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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Canal Fulton, OH: the local picture

139

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,125

residents 65 or older (21% of Canal Fulton)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Stark County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Canal Fulton has about 139 residents aged 85 or older among 1,125 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Stark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

57% of older Canal Fulton 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.

Canal Fulton compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	Canal Fulton	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	3.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,364	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around Canal Fulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Franklin, OH	4.3 mi	3,116	492
Green, OH	7.4 mi	5,720	748
Doylestown, OH	7.8 mi	647	86
Barberton, OH	8.0 mi	5,037	650
Massillon, OH	8.1 mi	6,545	664
Portage Lakes, OH	8.5 mi	1,638	221

Nursing homes near Canal Fulton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chapel Hill Community	Canal Fulton, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	80	(330) 854-4177
The Pavilion At Canal Fulton For Nursing And Rehab	Canal Fulton, OH	2.9 mi	2 of 5	60	(330) 854-4545
Rose Lane Nursing And Rehabilitation	Massillon, OH	3.9 mi	4 of 5	171	(330) 833-3174
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes	Akron, OH	5.3 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 644-3914
Altercare Of Nobles Pond, Inc	Canton, OH	6.1 mi	3 of 5	71	(330) 834-4800
Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehab	Massillon, OH	6.2 mi	5 of 5	89	(330) 830-8500

Hospices serving Canal Fulton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	8.3 mi	(234) 203-3223
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	10 mi	(330) 899-9100
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	10 mi	(330) 479-2378
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	12 mi	(330) 564-1444

Straight-line miles from the center of Canal Fulton. 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 Canal Fulton

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 55% of the $2,614 monthly median income of Canal Fulton 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 Canal Fulton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Canal Fulton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Pavilion At Canal Fulton For Nursing And Rehab in Canal Fulton (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rose Lane Nursing And Rehabilitation in Massillon (3.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Canal Fulton?

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 55% of the $2,614 monthly median income of Canal Fulton 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 Canal Fulton, OH