Dementia Care in Carnegie, PA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carnegie, PA: the local picture

170

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,708

residents 65 or older (21% of Carnegie)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carnegie has about 170 residents aged 85 or older among 1,708 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Allegheny County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Carnegie 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.

Carnegie compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Carnegie	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,128	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Carnegie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Green Tree, PA	1.8 mi	1,191	152
Crafton, PA	1.9 mi	1,188	100
Ingram, PA	2.7 mi	562	43
Dormont, PA	2.7 mi	1,258	89
Bridgeville, PA	3.6 mi	1,073	163
McKees Rocks, PA	4.4 mi	1,105	178

Nursing homes near Carnegie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carnegie Park Post Acute	Pittsburgh, PA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(412) 344-7744
Providence Point Healthcare Residence	Pittsburgh, PA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	42	(412) 489-3560
Asbury Health Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	139	(412) 341-1030
John J Kane Regional Center-SC	Pittsburgh, PA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	311	(412) 429-3020
Concordia Of The South Hills	Pittsburgh, PA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	46	(412) 278-1300
Wecare At MT Lebanon Rehabilitation And Nrsg Ctr	Pittsburgh, PA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	121	(412) 257-4444

Hospices serving Carnegie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	0.5 mi	(412) 885-8500
Gentiva	Pittsburgh, PA	1.9 mi	(412) 920-5500
Transitions Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	1.9 mi	(412) 489-6874
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	1.9 mi	(412) 489-5893

Straight-line miles from the center of Carnegie. 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 Carnegie

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Carnegie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Carnegie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carnegie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Carnegie Park Post Acute in Pittsburgh (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Providence Point Healthcare Residence in Pittsburgh (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Asbury Health Center in Pittsburgh (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carnegie?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Carnegie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Carnegie, PA