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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Canfield, OH: the local picture

610

residents 85 or older (8.0% of all residents)

2,322

residents 65 or older (30% of Canfield)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mahoning County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Canfield has about 610 residents aged 85 or older among 2,322 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Mahoning County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Canfield 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.

Canfield compared with Mahoning County and Ohio

Census figure	Canfield	Mahoning County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	8.0%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	30%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	6.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,778	$47,618	—

Older residents in towns around Canfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Austintown, OH	4.6 mi	6,978	842
Mineral Ridge, OH	7.5 mi	1,054	97
Youngstown, OH	8.1 mi	10,806	1,432
Struthers, OH	9.4 mi	1,991	161
Salem, OH	9.6 mi	2,610	524
McDonald, OH	9.6 mi	684	94

Nursing homes near Canfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canfield Acres LLC Dba Windsor House At Canfield	Canfield, OH	0.9 mi	4 of 5	96	(330) 967-4080
Austinwoods Rehab Health Care	Austintown, OH	3.0 mi	4 of 5	99	(330) 792-7681
Canfield Healthcare Center	Youngstown, OH	4.3 mi	1 of 5	90	(330) 792-5511
Vista Center Of Boardman	Boardman, OH	4.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(330) 259-9393
Briarfield Manor	Youngstown, OH	4.5 mi	2 of 5	91	(330) 270-3468
Shepherd Of The Valley-Boardman	Youngstown, OH	4.6 mi	2 of 5	57	(330) 726-9061

Hospices serving Canfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	0.7 mi	(330) 533-4350
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	0.7 mi	(330) 286-3435
Akeso Home Hospice Inc	Canfield, OH	0.7 mi	(330) 759-3903
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	5.3 mi	(330) 899-0180

Straight-line miles from the center of Canfield. 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 Canfield

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 24% of the $6,065 monthly median income of Canfield 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 Canfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Canfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Canfield Acres LLC Dba Windsor House At Canfield in Canfield (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Austinwoods Rehab Health Care in Austintown (3.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Canfield Healthcare Center in Youngstown (4.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Canfield?

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 24% of the $6,065 monthly median income of Canfield 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 Canfield, OH