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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bala Cynwyd, PA: the local picture

482

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

2,107

residents 65 or older (21% of Bala Cynwyd)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bala Cynwyd has about 482 residents aged 85 or older among 2,107 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Bala Cynwyd 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.

Bala Cynwyd compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bala Cynwyd	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	7.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,625	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Bala Cynwyd

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Merion Station, PA	1.3 mi	1,186	70
Narberth, PA	1.9 mi	701	33
Wynnewood, PA	2.4 mi	579	73
Penn Wynne, PA	2.9 mi	1,623	383
Ardmore, PA	3.6 mi	2,844	319
Bryn Mawr, PA	4.7 mi	818	128

Nursing homes near Bala Cynwyd

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Inglis House	Philadelphia, PA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	202	(215) 581-0713
Simpson House Inc	Philadelphia, PA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	142	(215) 878-3600
Monumentalpostacutecare At Woodside Park	Philadelphia, PA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(215) 877-5400
Kearsley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Philadelphia, PA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	96	(215) 877-1565
Saunders Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Wynnewood, PA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	180	(610) 658-5100
Aristacare At East Falls	Philadelphia, PA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	66	(215) 842-3300

Hospices serving Bala Cynwyd

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	0.3 mi	(610) 617-2400
Heartland Hospice (Philadelphia)	Bala Cynwyd, PA	0.3 mi	(610) 941-6700
Suncrest Hospice	Plymouth Meeting, PA	7.2 mi	(484) 351-6620
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia	Plymouth Meeting, PA	7.2 mi	(215) 956-5110

Straight-line miles from the center of Bala Cynwyd. 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 Bala Cynwyd

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 12% of the $10,635 monthly median income of Bala Cynwyd 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 Bala Cynwyd: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bala Cynwyd?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Inglis House in Philadelphia (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Simpson House Inc in Philadelphia (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Monumentalpostacutecare At Woodside Park in Philadelphia (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bala Cynwyd?

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 12% of the $10,635 monthly median income of Bala Cynwyd 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 Bala Cynwyd, PA