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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brookville, PA: the local picture

164

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

929

residents 65 or older (24% of Brookville)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brookville has about 164 residents aged 85 or older among 929 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Brookville 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.

Brookville compared with Jefferson County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Brookville	Jefferson County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	4.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,306	$42,065	—

Older residents in towns around Brookville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clarion, PA	16 mi	399	62
Punxsutawney, PA	16 mi	1,540	272
DuBois, PA	17 mi	1,391	177
Treasure Lake, PA	19 mi	1,697	179
Marienville, PA	21 mi	391	64
Ridgway, PA	26 mi	768	175

Nursing homes near Brookville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr	Brookville, PA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(814) 849-3615
Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor	Brookville, PA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	160	(814) 849-8026
Clarion Nursing And Rehab	Clarion, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	83	(814) 226-6380
Christ The King Manor	Dubois, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	160	(814) 371-3180
Highland View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Brockway, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	50	(814) 265-8265
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center	Punxsutawney, PA	16 mi	2 of 5	75	(814) 938-6020

Hospices serving Brookville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Clarion Forest Vna Hospice	Clarion, PA	16 mi	(814) 297-8400
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	33 mi	(814) 781-1415
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	35 mi	(814) 768-2012
Vna Family Hospice	Indiana, PA	38 mi	(724) 463-6340

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookville. 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 Brookville

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 43% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Brookville 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 Brookville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brookville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr in Brookville (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Clarion Nursing And Rehab in Clarion (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brookville?

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 43% of the $2,859 monthly median income of Brookville 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 Brookville, PA