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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ashtabula, OH: the local picture

372

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

3,400

residents 65 or older (19% of Ashtabula)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ashtabula has about 372 residents aged 85 or older among 3,400 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.

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

40% of older Ashtabula 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.

Ashtabula compared with Ashtabula County and Ohio

Census figure	Ashtabula	Ashtabula County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.8%	7.9%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,776	$44,746	—

Older residents in towns around Ashtabula

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Edgewood, OH	2.7 mi	847	58
North Kingsville, OH	7.1 mi	818	83
Geneva, OH	9.4 mi	1,565	120
Jefferson, OH	9.9 mi	961	210
Conneaut, OH	12 mi	2,035	287
North Madison, OH	13 mi	1,751	44

Nursing homes near Ashtabula

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carington Park	Ashtabula, OH	0.2 mi	5 of 5	175	(440) 964-8446
Country Club Ret Center I I I	Ashtabula, OH	0.5 mi	4 of 5	73	(440) 992-0022
Saybrook Landing	Ashtabula, OH	3.0 mi	5 of 5	95	(440) 969-1509
Ashtabula County Nursing Home	Kingsville, OH	5.2 mi	4 of 5	133	(440) 224-2161
Austinburg Nsg And Rehab Ctr	Austinburg, OH	7.5 mi	3 of 5	99	(440) 275-3019
Jefferson Healthcare Center	Jefferson, OH	9.4 mi	4 of 5	90	(440) 576-0060

Hospices serving Ashtabula

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland	Willoughby, OH	36 mi	(440) 953-1256
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	42 mi	(440) 386-2500
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	46 mi	(216) 383-2222
Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc	Cleveland, OH	46 mi	(216) 383-2222

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashtabula. 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 Ashtabula

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 38% of the $3,815 monthly median income of Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ashtabula?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Carington Park in Ashtabula (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Country Club Ret Center I I I in Ashtabula (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Saybrook Landing in Ashtabula (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ashtabula?

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 38% of the $3,815 monthly median income of Ashtabula 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 Ashtabula, OH