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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bedford, OH: the local picture

270

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,554

residents 65 or older (20% of Bedford)

45%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bedford has about 270 residents aged 85 or older among 2,554 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Bedford 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.

Bedford compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Bedford	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	12%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,885	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Bedford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bedford Heights, OH	1.9 mi	2,108	212
Maple Heights, OH	1.9 mi	3,825	428
Warrensville Heights, OH	3.2 mi	3,595	637
Northfield, OH	3.7 mi	659	59
Garfield Heights, OH	4.1 mi	4,726	588
Orange, OH	4.8 mi	966	84

Nursing homes near Bedford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Phoenix Of Maple Heights	Maple Heights, OH	1.9 mi	2 of 5	99	(216) 662-3343
Aventura At Walton Hills	Walton Hills, OH	2.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(440) 439-4433
Heritage Health Care Center	Oakwood Village, OH	2.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(440) 439-1448
Grande Oaks	Oakwood Village, OH	2.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(440) 439-7976
Solon Pointe At Emerald Ridge	Solon, OH	2.8 mi	2 of 5	99	(440) 498-3000
Suburban Healthcare And Rehabilitation	North Randall, OH	3.0 mi	1 of 5	150	(216) 475-8880

Hospices serving Bedford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harmony Hospice Care	Beachwood, OH	5.4 mi	(216) 232-9880
Emunah Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	5.4 mi	(732) 335-6951
Crossroads Hospice Of Cleveland, LLC	Valley View, OH	5.8 mi	(216) 654-9300
Northeast Ohio Hospice, Inc	Garfield Heights, OH	5.8 mi	(216) 472-2684

Straight-line miles from the center of Bedford. 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 Bedford

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 40% of the $3,574 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bedford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Phoenix Of Maple Heights in Maple Heights (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aventura At Walton Hills in Walton Hills (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Health Care Center in Oakwood Village (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bedford?

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 40% of the $3,574 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford, OH