Dementia Care in Yarmouth, ME: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Yarmouth, ME: the local picture

235

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

1,221

residents 65 or older (19% of Yarmouth)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Cumberland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Yarmouth has about 235 residents aged 85 or older among 1,221 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Cumberland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Yarmouth residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Yarmouth compared with Cumberland County and Maine

Census figure	Yarmouth	Cumberland County	Maine
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	7.5%	9.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	7.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,560	$67,204	—

Older residents in towns around Yarmouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cumberland Center, ME	2.8 mi	306	9
Westbrook, ME	11 mi	3,753	393
Portland, ME	12 mi	11,616	1,706
North Windham, ME	12 mi	996	188
South Portland, ME	13 mi	5,580	519
Brunswick, ME	14 mi	4,058	651

Nursing homes near Yarmouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coastal Manor	Yarmouth, ME	0.3 mi	2 of 5	39	(207) 846-2250
Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Yarmouth, ME	1.1 mi	1 of 5	78	(207) 846-9021
Hawthorne House	Freeport, ME	3.1 mi	4 of 5	83	(207) 865-4782
Sedgewood Commons	Falmouth, ME	5.0 mi	3 of 5	91	(207) 781-5775
Fallbrook Commons	Portland, ME	8.5 mi	3 of 5	102	(207) 331-9292
Cedars Nursing Care Center	Portland, ME	8.9 mi	4 of 5	102	(207) 772-5456

Hospices serving Yarmouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chans Home Health & Hospice	Brunswick, ME	12 mi	(207) 729-6782
Beacon Hospice, An Amedisys Company	So Portland, ME	13 mi	(207) 772-0929
Affinity Care Of Maine, LLC	South Portland, ME	13 mi	(207) 345-6669
Northern Light Home Care & Hospice	South Portland, ME	13 mi	(800) 757-3326

Straight-line miles from the center of Yarmouth. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Yarmouth

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Yarmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Yarmouth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Yarmouth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Coastal Manor in Yarmouth (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brentwood Center For Health & Rehabilitation, LLC in Yarmouth (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hawthorne House in Freeport (3.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Yarmouth?

At the Maine median aide wage of $18.55 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,608 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,630 monthly median income of Yarmouth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maine's minimum wage is $15.10 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Yarmouth, ME