In-Home Dementia Care in Blacklick Estates, OH

Local figures

Dementia Care in Blacklick Estates, OH: the local picture

44

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

1,173

residents 65 or older (14% of Blacklick Estates)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Blacklick Estates has about 44 residents aged 85 or older among 1,173 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 (31% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Blacklick Estates 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.

Blacklick Estates compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Blacklick Estates	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	17%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,571	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Blacklick Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Groveport, OH	3.5 mi	867	143
Whitehall, OH	4.5 mi	2,418	267
Canal Winchester, OH	4.7 mi	2,171	234
Obetz, OH	5.0 mi	802	64
Bexley, OH	5.5 mi	1,743	106
Pickerington, OH	5.5 mi	3,018	325

Nursing homes near Blacklick Estates

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eastland Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Columbus, OH	1.6 mi	2 of 5	93	(614) 868-9306
Mcnaughten Pointe Nursing And Rehab	Columbus, OH	3.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(614) 751-2525
Majestic Care Of Whitehall	Whitehall, OH	3.9 mi	3 of 5	150	(614) 501-8271
Canal Winchester Care Center	Canal Winchester, OH	4.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(614) 834-6800
Robert A Barnes Center	Reynoldsburg, OH	4.6 mi	5 of 5	25	(614) 759-0023
Wexner Heritage House	Columbus, OH	4.7 mi	2 of 5	99	(614) 231-4900

Hospices serving Blacklick Estates

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Zusman Community Hospice	Columbus, OH	4.8 mi	(614) 559-0350
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare	Columbus, OH	8.5 mi	(614) 355-1100
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	9.0 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	9.0 mi	(614) 929-7930

Straight-line miles from the center of Blacklick Estates. 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 Blacklick Estates

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 39% of the $3,714 monthly median income of Blacklick Estates 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 Blacklick Estates: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blacklick Estates?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eastland Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Columbus (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mcnaughten Pointe Nursing And Rehab in Columbus (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Whitehall in Whitehall (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Blacklick Estates?

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 39% of the $3,714 monthly median income of Blacklick Estates 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.

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