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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chalfont, PA: the local picture

80

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

623

residents 65 or older (14% of Chalfont)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Bucks County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chalfont has about 80 residents aged 85 or older among 623 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Bucks County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Chalfont 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.

Chalfont compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Chalfont	Bucks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	6.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,396	$77,780	—

Older residents in towns around Chalfont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA	1.5 mi	789	149
New Britain, PA	1.8 mi	315	18
Montgomeryville, PA	3.1 mi	2,469	276
Doylestown, PA	4.7 mi	2,389	433
Hatfield, PA	4.8 mi	486	47
Lansdale, PA	5.0 mi	3,038	457

Nursing homes near Chalfont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Run Health Center	Doylestown, PA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	90	(215) 340-5200
Montgomeryville Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitati	Montgomeryville, PA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	155	(215) 368-4350
Heritage Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr	Doylestown, PA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	130	(215) 348-2980
Neshaminy Manor Home	Warrington, PA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	360	(215) 345-3810
St Mary Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Lansdale, PA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(215) 368-0900
Horsham Center For Jewish Life	North Wales, PA	4.4 mi	2 of 5	324	(215) 371-3000

Hospices serving Chalfont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ascend Hospice	North Wales, PA	5.6 mi	(215) 542-2100
Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	North Wales, PA	5.6 mi	(215) 550-1938
Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown	Doylestown, PA	7.2 mi	(215) 345-2202
Grand View Hospice	Sellersville, PA	7.7 mi	(215) 453-4210

Straight-line miles from the center of Chalfont. 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 Chalfont

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 24% of the $5,200 monthly median income of Chalfont 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 Chalfont: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chalfont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Run Health Center in Doylestown (3.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Montgomeryville Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitati in Montgomeryville (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr in Doylestown (4.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chalfont?

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 24% of the $5,200 monthly median income of Chalfont 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 Chalfont, PA