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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cambridge, OH: the local picture

320

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

2,040

residents 65 or older (20% of Cambridge)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Guernsey County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cambridge has about 320 residents aged 85 or older among 2,040 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Guernsey County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Cambridge 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.

Cambridge compared with Guernsey County and Ohio

Census figure	Cambridge	Guernsey County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.2%	4.9%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,818	$45,111	—

Older residents in towns around Cambridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Concord, OH	8.3 mi	364	55
Newcomerstown, OH	18 mi	604	45
West Lafayette, OH	20 mi	449	56
Coshocton, OH	22 mi	2,273	325
North Zanesville, OH	22 mi	751	25
Barnesville, OH	22 mi	703	69

Nursing homes near Cambridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Enclave At Cambridge	Cambridge, OH	1.3 mi	1 of 5	78	(740) 439-4401
Embassy Of Cambridge	Cambridge, OH	1.8 mi	2 of 5	95	(740) 439-4437
Altercare Cambridge Inc.	Cambridge, OH	3.1 mi	4 of 5	50	(740) 432-7717
Continuing Healthcare At Beckett House	New Concord, OH	8.5 mi	1 of 5	85	(740) 826-7649
Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr	Newcomerstown, OH	18 mi	3 of 5	80	(740) 498-5165
Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr	West Lafayette, OH	19 mi	4 of 5	65	(740) 545-6355

Hospices serving Cambridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc	Cambridge, OH	0.5 mi	(740) 432-7440
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	23 mi	(740) 454-4274
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	23 mi	(740) 281-2243
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	23 mi	(740) 487-1241

Straight-line miles from the center of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge

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 56% of the $2,568 monthly median income of Cambridge 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 Cambridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cambridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Enclave At Cambridge in Cambridge (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Embassy Of Cambridge in Cambridge (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Altercare Cambridge Inc. in Cambridge (3.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cambridge?

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 56% of the $2,568 monthly median income of Cambridge 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.

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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 Cambridge, OH