Dementia Care in Ambridge, PA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ambridge, PA: the local picture

131

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,032

residents 65 or older (15% of Ambridge)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Beaver County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ambridge has about 131 residents aged 85 or older among 1,032 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Beaver County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Ambridge 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.

Ambridge compared with Beaver County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Ambridge	Beaver County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	8.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.8%	3.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,033	$51,357	—

Older residents in towns around Ambridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Aliquippa, PA	2.2 mi	2,242	316
Baden, PA	3.3 mi	1,164	181
Economy, PA	4.2 mi	2,528	178
Sewickley, PA	4.4 mi	696	138
Carnot-Moon, PA	5.1 mi	2,110	289
Coraopolis, PA	6.3 mi	1,386	52

Nursing homes near Ambridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Concordia At Villa St Joseph	Baden, PA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 869-6300
Acadia Nursing And Rehab Center	Aliquippa, PA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	67	(724) 375-0345
Cedar Hill Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Coraopolis, PA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	150	(412) 269-1101
Masonic Village At Sewickley	Sewickley, PA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	128	(412) 741-1400
Rochester Residence And Care Center	Rochester, PA	8.1 mi	not rated	119	(724) 775-6400
Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr	Coraopolis, PA	8.6 mi	1 of 5	119	(412) 331-6060

Hospices serving Ambridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pinnacle Hospice, LLC	Sewickley, PA	4.3 mi	(724) 933-6222
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	8.8 mi	(855) 602-2500
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	9.0 mi	(412) 799-2101
Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh	Beaver, PA	9.3 mi	(724) 775-2040

Straight-line miles from the center of Ambridge. 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 Ambridge

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,836 monthly median income of Ambridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Ambridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ambridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Concordia At Villa St Joseph in Baden (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Acadia Nursing And Rehab Center in Aliquippa (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cedar Hill Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Coraopolis (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ambridge?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,836 monthly median income of Ambridge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Ambridge, PA