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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Avalon, PA: the local picture

238

residents 85 or older (5.1% of all residents)

1,150

residents 65 or older (25% of Avalon)

56%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Avalon has about 238 residents aged 85 or older among 1,150 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.

56% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Allegheny County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

57% of older Avalon 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.

Avalon compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Avalon	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	56%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.5%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,049	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Avalon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bellevue, PA	0.9 mi	1,353	132
West View, PA	2.2 mi	927	59
McKees Rocks, PA	2.2 mi	1,105	178
Ingram, PA	3.9 mi	562	43
Crafton, PA	4.7 mi	1,188	100
Coraopolis, PA	5.0 mi	1,386	52

Nursing homes near Avalon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little Sisters Of The Poor	Pittsburgh, PA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	48	(412) 307-1100
Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr	Coraopolis, PA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	119	(412) 331-6060
Highland Hills Post Acute	Pittsburgh, PA	3.6 mi	1 of 5	200	(412) 369-9955
Concordia At Rp Home	Pittsburgh, PA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	58	(412) 321-4139
Vincentian Home	Pittsburgh, PA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	106	(412) 366-5600
Masonic Village At Sewickley	Sewickley, PA	4.3 mi	3 of 5	128	(412) 741-1400

Hospices serving Avalon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hope Hospice Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	3.5 mi	(412) 367-3685
Gateway Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	3.5 mi	(412) 536-2020
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	5.1 mi	(412) 489-5893
Advanced Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	5.1 mi	(412) 710-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Avalon. 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 Avalon

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 46% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Avalon 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 Avalon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Avalon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Little Sisters Of The Poor in Pittsburgh (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr in Coraopolis (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Highland Hills Post Acute in Pittsburgh (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Avalon?

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 46% of the $2,671 monthly median income of Avalon 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 Avalon, PA