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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Arcanum, OH: the local picture

51

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

469

residents 65 or older (16% of Arcanum)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Darke County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Arcanum has about 51 residents aged 85 or older among 469 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Darke County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Arcanum 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.

Arcanum compared with Darke County and Ohio

Census figure	Arcanum	Darke County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	1.8%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$44,333	—

Older residents in towns around Arcanum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Greenville, OH	8.5 mi	3,033	921
West Milton, OH	12 mi	981	68
Brookville, OH	13 mi	1,719	288
Covington, OH	14 mi	586	96
Clayton, OH	15 mi	2,965	356
Union, OH	15 mi	1,469	186

Nursing homes near Arcanum

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brethren Retirement Community	Greenville, OH	8.2 mi	2 of 5	80	(937) 547-8000
Rest Haven Nursing Home Inc	Greenville, OH	9.2 mi	4 of 5	76	(937) 548-1138
Ayden Healthcare Of Greenville	Greenville, OH	9.3 mi	1 of 5	92	(937) 548-3141
Village Green Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Greenville, OH	9.5 mi	5 of 5	51	(937) 548-1993
Brookhaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Brookville, OH	13 mi	5 of 5	99	(937) 833-2133
Stillwater Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Covington, OH	13 mi	2 of 5	75	(937) 473-2075

Hospices serving Arcanum

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Everheart Hospice	Greenville, OH	8.5 mi	(937) 548-2999
Hospice Of Miami County Inc	Troy, OH	19 mi	(937) 335-5191
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	29 mi	(937) 256-4490
Heartland Hospice	Kettering, OH	30 mi	(937) 299-6980

Straight-line miles from the center of Arcanum. 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 Arcanum

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 31% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Arcanum 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 Arcanum: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arcanum?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville (8.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rest Haven Nursing Home Inc in Greenville (9.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ayden Healthcare Of Greenville in Greenville (9.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Arcanum?

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 31% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Arcanum 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; 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 Arcanum, OH