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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Barnesville, OH: the local picture

69

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

703

residents 65 or older (18% of Barnesville)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Belmont County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Barnesville has about 69 residents aged 85 or older among 703 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Belmont County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

65% of older Barnesville 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.

Barnesville compared with Belmont County and Ohio

Census figure	Barnesville	Belmont County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	1.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,491	$45,681	—

Older residents in towns around Barnesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
St. Clairsville, OH	16 mi	1,454	317
Cadiz, OH	21 mi	682	102
Cambridge, OH	22 mi	2,040	320
Shadyside, OH	22 mi	722	92
Bellaire, OH	23 mi	745	105
Moundsville, WV	23 mi	1,878	226

Nursing homes near Barnesville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Enclave At Barnesville	Barnesville, OH	0.7 mi	1 of 5	96	(740) 425-3648
Emerald Pointe Health And Rehab Ctr	Barnesville, OH	1.4 mi	3 of 5	64	(740) 425-5400
Cumberland Pointe Care Center	St Clairsville, OH	12 mi	3 of 5	75	(740) 695-2500
Continuing Healthcare At Forest Hill	St Clairsville, OH	15 mi	1 of 5	88	(740) 695-7233
Stellar Care Center	Woodsfield, OH	15 mi	1 of 5	41	(740) 472-0144
Park Health Center	St Clairsville, OH	15 mi	2 of 5	87	(740) 695-4925

Hospices serving Barnesville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Saint Clairsville, OH	12 mi	(740) 526-0970
Stonerise At Home	Saint Clairsville, OH	12 mi	(740) 699-2300
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc	Cambridge, OH	22 mi	(740) 432-7440
Valley Hospice Inc	Rayland, OH	29 mi	(740) 859-5650

Straight-line miles from the center of Barnesville. 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 Barnesville

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 57% of the $2,541 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 Barnesville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Barnesville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Enclave At Barnesville in Barnesville (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Emerald Pointe Health And Rehab Ctr in Barnesville (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cumberland Pointe Care Center in St Clairsville (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Barnesville?

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 57% of the $2,541 monthly median income of Barnesville 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 Barnesville, OH