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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Catasauqua, PA: the local picture

123

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

946

residents 65 or older (14% of Catasauqua)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Catasauqua has about 123 residents aged 85 or older among 946 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Lehigh County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Catasauqua 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.

Catasauqua compared with Lehigh County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Catasauqua	Lehigh County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.5%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	26%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,063	$58,170	—

Older residents in towns around Catasauqua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Catasauqua, PA	1.0 mi	544	125
Hokendauqua, PA	1.8 mi	668	75
Fullerton, PA	1.9 mi	1,899	275
Coplay, PA	2.2 mi	711	107
Northampton, PA	2.8 mi	1,860	216
Allentown, PA	4.3 mi	16,972	2,375

Nursing homes near Catasauqua

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fellowship Manor	Whitehall, PA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	121	(610) 799-3000
Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem	Bethlehem, PA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(610) 807-5600
Riverton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Allentown, PA	2.9 mi	4 of 5	111	(610) 782-8300
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Bethlehem, PA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	227	(610) 865-6077
Bethlehem North Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Bethlehem, PA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	217	(610) 861-0100
Jewel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Allentown, PA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	146	(610) 432-4351

Hospices serving Catasauqua

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley	Bethlehem, PA	3.8 mi	(484) 245-7300
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	3.8 mi	(610) 841-4410
Lehigh Valley Hospice	Allentown, PA	4.5 mi	(610) 402-7800
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	5.6 mi	(484) 526-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Catasauqua. 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 Catasauqua

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 28% of the $4,339 monthly median income of Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua: common questions

What nursing homes are near Catasauqua?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fellowship Manor in Whitehall (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Good Shepherd Home-Bethlehem in Bethlehem (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Riverton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Allentown (2.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Catasauqua?

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 28% of the $4,339 monthly median income of Catasauqua 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 Catasauqua, PA