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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bridgeport, PA: the local picture

29

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

333

residents 65 or older (6.4% of Bridgeport)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bridgeport has about 29 residents aged 85 or older among 333 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Bridgeport 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.

Bridgeport compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bridgeport	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.4%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	7.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,579	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Bridgeport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Norristown, PA	1.3 mi	3,722	389
King of Prussia, PA	2.0 mi	3,756	418
Conshohocken, PA	2.8 mi	904	88
Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.4 mi	1,428	195
Trooper, PA	4.3 mi	889	60
Villanova, PA	4.4 mi	634	43

Nursing homes near Bridgeport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Markley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Norristown, PA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	121	(610) 272-5600
Norriton Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Norristown, PA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	99	(610) 239-7100
Onyx Wellness Center	Norristown, PA	2.0 mi	1 of 5	119	(610) 275-6410
Ivory Wellness Center	Norristown, PA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(610) 277-0380
King Of Prussia Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	King Of Prussia, PA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	170	(610) 337-1775
Suburban Woods Health & Reha	Norristown, PA	2.9 mi	5 of 5	119	(610) 278-2700

Hospices serving Bridgeport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice	Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.4 mi	(484) 351-6620
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia	Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.4 mi	(215) 956-5110
Holisticare Hospice, LLC	Wayne, PA	4.2 mi	(610) 995-0100
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	4.2 mi	(484) 580-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport

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 47% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bridgeport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Markley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Norristown (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Norriton Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Norristown (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Onyx Wellness Center in Norristown (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bridgeport?

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 47% of the $2,632 monthly median income of Bridgeport 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Bridgeport, PA