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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Canton, OH: the local picture

1,292

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

10,940

residents 65 or older (16% of Canton)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Canton has about 1,292 residents aged 85 or older among 10,940 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.

35% 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.

39% of older Canton 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.

Canton compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	Canton	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.4%	3.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,662	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around Canton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Reedurban, OH	3.7 mi	960	148
North Canton, OH	4.9 mi	4,606	845
Perry Heights, OH	5.4 mi	1,510	204
Louisville, OH	5.8 mi	1,810	287
Richville, OH	6.4 mi	835	60
Greentown, OH	8.4 mi	494	30

Nursing homes near Canton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mckinley Nursing	Canton, OH	0.8 mi	3 of 5	176	(330) 456-1014
Canton Christian Home	Canton, OH	1.5 mi	4 of 5	57	(330) 456-0004
Hall Of Fame Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Canton, OH	1.8 mi	2 of 5	69	(330) 456-2842
The Pavilion At Edgefield For Nursing And Rehabili	Canton, OH	2.0 mi	1 of 5	99	(330) 492-7131
Bethany Nursing Home, Inc	Canton, OH	2.0 mi	2 of 5	86	(330) 492-7171
The Pines Healthcare Center	Canton, OH	2.2 mi	5 of 5	80	(330) 454-6508

Hospices serving Canton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Corsocare Hospice	North Canton, OH	0.8 mi	(866) 257-9773
Absolute Hospice Inc	North Canton, OH	0.8 mi	(330) 498-8075
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	3.0 mi	(330) 479-2378
Advantage Hospice Company	Canton, OH	4.7 mi	(234) 262-9650

Straight-line miles from the center of Canton. 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 Canton

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 50% of the $2,889 monthly median income of Canton 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 Canton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Canton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mckinley Nursing in Canton (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Canton Christian Home in Canton (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hall Of Fame Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Canton (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Canton?

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 50% of the $2,889 monthly median income of Canton 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 Canton, OH