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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bradford, PA: the local picture

101

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1,112

residents 65 or older (14% of Bradford)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McKean County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bradford has about 101 residents aged 85 or older among 1,112 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 (37% in McKean County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Bradford 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.

Bradford compared with McKean County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bradford	McKean County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	2.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,763	$46,961	—

Older residents in towns around Bradford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Olean, NY	14 mi	2,623	403
Salamanca, NY	15 mi	960	155
Kane, PA	22 mi	783	119
Warren, PA	27 mi	1,928	181
Jamestown, NY	32 mi	5,014	754
St. Marys, PA	36 mi	3,353	284

Nursing homes near Bradford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pavilion At Brmc, The	Bradford, PA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	95	(814) 362-8293
Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc	Bradford, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	100	(814) 368-5648
Bradford Manor Nursing And Rehab	Bradford, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	115	(814) 362-6090
Absolut Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation At A	Allegany, NY	12 mi	5 of 5	37	(716) 373-2238
The Pines Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centers Olea	Olean, NY	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(716) 373-1910
Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Salamanca, NY	14 mi	4 of 5	120	(716) 945-1800

Hospices serving Bradford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC	Bradford, PA	0.8 mi	(814) 362-7466
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	37 mi	(814) 781-1415
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	98 mi	(570) 320-7690

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradford. 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 Bradford

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bradford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pavilion At Brmc, The in Bradford (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc in Bradford (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bradford Manor Nursing And Rehab in Bradford (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bradford?

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford, PA