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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Boyertown, PA: the local picture

102

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

931

residents 65 or older (22% of Boyertown)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Boyertown has about 102 residents aged 85 or older among 931 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Berks County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Boyertown 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.

Boyertown compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Boyertown	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.7%	21%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,722	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Boyertown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gilbertsville, PA	1.6 mi	1,042	158
Halfway House, PA	3.6 mi	363	34
Pottsgrove, PA	4.9 mi	574	119
Pottstown, PA	5.6 mi	3,722	474
Stowe, PA	6.1 mi	468	58
Sanatoga, PA	6.2 mi	1,538	186

Nursing homes near Boyertown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pottstown Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Pottstown, PA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	150	(610) 323-1837
Frederick Living - Cedarwood	Frederick, PA	5.5 mi	5 of 5	61	(610) 754-7878
Sanatoga Center	Pottstown, PA	7.2 mi	4 of 5	130	(610) 323-1800
Manatawny Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Pottstown, PA	7.4 mi	3 of 5	133	(610) 705-3700
Pennsburg Manor	Pennsburg, PA	8.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(215) 679-8076
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Pottstown	Pottstown, PA	11 mi	1 of 5	41	(610) 469-6228

Hospices serving Boyertown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	16 mi	(610) 378-0481
Aseracare Hospice	Allentown, PA	17 mi	(610) 336-0711
Bayada Hospice	Reading, PA	18 mi	(610) 367-1608
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	18 mi	(610) 266-0134

Straight-line miles from the center of Boyertown. 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 Boyertown

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 30% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Boyertown 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 Boyertown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Boyertown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pottstown Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente in Pottstown (4.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Frederick Living - Cedarwood in Frederick (5.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Sanatoga Center in Pottstown (7.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Boyertown?

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 30% of the $4,144 monthly median income of Boyertown 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 Boyertown, PA