Dementia Care in Brunswick, OH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brunswick, OH: the local picture

526

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

6,253

residents 65 or older (18% of Brunswick)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brunswick has about 526 residents aged 85 or older among 6,253 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Medina County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Brunswick 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.

Brunswick compared with Medina County and Ohio

Census figure	Brunswick	Medina County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	6.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	4.4%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,446	$61,376	—

Older residents in towns around Brunswick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Strongsville, OH	4.7 mi	11,116	1,417
North Royalton, OH	6.0 mi	6,843	664
Medina, OH	8.2 mi	4,877	613
Middleburg Heights, OH	8.6 mi	4,134	648
Broadview Heights, OH	8.7 mi	4,103	408
Berea, OH	8.9 mi	3,250	420

Nursing homes near Brunswick

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowood Care Center Of Brunswick	Brunswick, OH	0.4 mi	3 of 5	100	(330) 225-3156
Pearlview Rehab & Wellness Ctr	Brunswick, OH	1.5 mi	2 of 5	68	(330) 225-9121
Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care	Brunswick, OH	1.9 mi	5 of 5	91	(330) 741-8000
Strongsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Strongsville, OH	2.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(440) 870-2600
Altenheim	Strongsville, OH	4.1 mi	4 of 5	128	(440) 238-3361
Falling Water Healthcare Center	Strongsville, OH	5.5 mi	4 of 5	135	(440) 238-1100

Hospices serving Brunswick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southwest General Hospice	Strongsville, OH	4.7 mi	(440) 816-4012
Remembrance Hospice Medina	Medina, OH	7.6 mi	(330) 958-0010
Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio	Medina, OH	7.6 mi	(330) 335-9999
Cypress Hospice LLC	Berea, OH	8.7 mi	(855) 324-9889

Straight-line miles from the center of Brunswick. 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 Brunswick

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 30% of the $4,787 monthly median income of Brunswick 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 Brunswick: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brunswick?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willowood Care Center Of Brunswick in Brunswick (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pearlview Rehab & Wellness Ctr in Brunswick (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brunswick Pointe Transitional Care in Brunswick (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brunswick?

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 30% of the $4,787 monthly median income of Brunswick 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.

More near Brunswick

More senior care near Brunswick

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Brunswick

More for Brunswick families

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 Brunswick, OH