Dementia Care in Ada, OH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ada, OH: the local picture

41

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

390

residents 65 or older (8.1% of Ada)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Hardin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ada has about 41 residents aged 85 or older among 390 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Hardin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Ada 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.

Ada compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Ada	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	8.1%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	5.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,850	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Ada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bluffton, OH	9.2 mi	887	105
Kenton, OH	14 mi	1,505	312
Lima, OH	15 mi	5,615	763
Fort Shawnee, OH	18 mi	1,253	86
Ottawa, OH	21 mi	866	175
Findlay, OH	22 mi	7,715	996

Nursing homes near Ada

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vancrest Of Ada	Ada, OH	0.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 238-0715
Willow Ridge Of Mennonite Home Communities Of Ohio	Bluffton, OH	9.1 mi	5 of 5	20	(419) 358-1015
Mennonite Memorial Home	Bluffton, OH	9.8 mi	3 of 5	60	(419) 358-1015
Lost Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Lima, OH	11 mi	2 of 5	54	(419) 225-9040
Serenity Spring Senior Living At Arlington	Arlington, OH	12 mi	3 of 5	50	(419) 365-5115
Carecore At Lima	Lima, OH	14 mi	4 of 5	88	(419) 227-2154

Hospices serving Ada

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	14 mi	(419) 226-9064
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	17 mi	(419) 228-2535
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	21 mi	(419) 523-4449
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	21 mi	(419) 423-5351

Straight-line miles from the center of Ada. 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 Ada

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,238 monthly median income of Ada households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Ada: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ada?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vancrest Of Ada in Ada (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Willow Ridge Of Mennonite Home Communities Of Ohio in Bluffton (9.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton (9.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ada?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,238 monthly median income of Ada households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Ada, OH