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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Baltimore, OH: the local picture

49

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

641

residents 65 or older (21% of Baltimore)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fairfield County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Baltimore has about 49 residents aged 85 or older among 641 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 (35% in Fairfield County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

59% of older Baltimore 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.

Baltimore compared with Fairfield County and Ohio

Census figure	Baltimore	Fairfield County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	5.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,826	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lancaster, OH	8.3 mi	7,728	1,223
Pickerington, OH	8.9 mi	3,018	325
Buckeye Lake, OH	9.0 mi	468	42
Hebron, OH	10 mi	371	39
Canal Winchester, OH	11 mi	2,171	234
Lithopolis, OH	11 mi	213	23

Nursing homes near Baltimore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbors At Carroll	Carroll, OH	6.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(740) 654-0641
The Springs At Wyandot Trail	Lancaster, OH	7.6 mi	5 of 5	52	(740) 901-0356
Lanfair Center For Rehab & Nsg Care Inc	Lancaster, OH	7.7 mi	4 of 5	84	(740) 687-5100
Pickerington Care And Rehabilitation	Pickerington, OH	8.4 mi	3 of 5	96	(614) 863-1858
Luxe Rehabilitation And Care Center	Lancaster, OH	8.6 mi	2 of 5	172	(740) 654-2634
Country Lane Gardens Rehab & Nursing Ctr	Pleasantville, OH	8.9 mi	2 of 5	99	(740) 536-7381

Hospices serving Baltimore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lancaster, OH	8.8 mi	(740) 654-7077
Hospice Of Central Ohio	Newark, OH	19 mi	(740) 788-1400
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	19 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	19 mi	(614) 929-7930

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore. 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 Baltimore

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 75% of the $1,902 monthly median income of Baltimore 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 Baltimore: common questions

What nursing homes are near Baltimore?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arbors At Carroll in Carroll (6.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Springs At Wyandot Trail in Lancaster (7.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lanfair Center For Rehab & Nsg Care Inc in Lancaster (7.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Baltimore?

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 75% of the $1,902 monthly median income of Baltimore 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.

More near Baltimore

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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 Baltimore, OH