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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bath, PA: the local picture

123

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

456

residents 65 or older (16% of Bath)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Northampton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bath has about 123 residents aged 85 or older among 456 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Northampton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Bath 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.

Bath compared with Northampton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bath	Northampton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	7.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,810	$62,530	—

Older residents in towns around Bath

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nazareth, PA	4.1 mi	1,551	415
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	5.7 mi	754	126
Northampton, PA	5.8 mi	1,860	216
North Catasauqua, PA	6.3 mi	544	125
Catasauqua, PA	6.4 mi	946	123
Coplay, PA	6.8 mi	711	107

Nursing homes near Bath

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northampton County-Gracedale	Nazareth, PA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	688	(610) 746-1900
Moravian Hall Square Health And Wellness Center	Nazareth, PA	4.1 mi	5 of 5	61	(610) 746-1000
Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem	Bethlehem, PA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	70	(610) 882-4110
Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem	Bethlehem, PA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(610) 807-5600
Kirkland Village	Bethlehem, PA	6.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(610) 691-4500
Advanced Health Care Of Hanover	Bethlehem, PA	6.0 mi	5 of 5	46	(484) 245-7100

Hospices serving Bath

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley	Bethlehem, PA	4.6 mi	(484) 245-7300
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	4.6 mi	(610) 841-4410
Family Pillars Hospice Inc	Bethlehem, PA	4.6 mi	(610) 372-4400
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	7.0 mi	(888) 264-3501

Straight-line miles from the center of Bath. 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 Bath

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 38% of the $3,234 monthly median income of Bath 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 Bath: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bath?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Northampton County-Gracedale in Nazareth (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Moravian Hall Square Health And Wellness Center in Nazareth (4.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Country Meadows Nursing Center Of Bethlehem in Bethlehem (5.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bath?

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 38% of the $3,234 monthly median income of Bath 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 Bath, PA