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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Barberton, OH: the local picture

650

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

5,037

residents 65 or older (20% of Barberton)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Barberton has about 650 residents aged 85 or older among 5,037 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Summit County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Barberton 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.

Barberton compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Barberton	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,556	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Barberton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Norton, OH	2.6 mi	2,610	195
Portage Lakes, OH	3.4 mi	1,638	221
New Franklin, OH	3.8 mi	3,116	492
Doylestown, OH	5.4 mi	647	86
Akron, OH	6.7 mi	30,360	3,157
Wadsworth, OH	6.8 mi	4,661	955

Nursing homes near Barberton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Barberton Post Acute	Barberton, OH	0.5 mi	3 of 5	99	(330) 753-5005
Pleasant View Health Care Center	Barberton, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	121	(330) 745-6028
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes	Akron, OH	4.3 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 644-3914
Sanctuary Wadsworth	Wadsworth, OH	5.1 mi	2 of 5	79	(330) 335-1558
Doylestown Health Care Center	Doylestown, OH	5.6 mi	4 of 5	78	(330) 658-2061
Pebble Creek Healthcare Center	Akron, OH	5.7 mi	5 of 5	150	(330) 645-0200

Hospices serving Barberton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Better Together Home Health And Hospice	Akron, OH	4.1 mi	(330) 599-7316
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	5.9 mi	(330) 564-1444
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	8.2 mi	(330) 864-5700
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	8.8 mi	(234) 200-1210

Straight-line miles from the center of Barberton. 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 Barberton

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 45% of the $3,213 monthly median income of Barberton 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 Barberton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Barberton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Barberton Post Acute in Barberton (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pleasant View Health Care Center in Barberton (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes in Akron (4.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Barberton?

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 45% of the $3,213 monthly median income of Barberton 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 Barberton, OH