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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chambersburg, PA: the local picture

737

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

4,249

residents 65 or older (19% of Chambersburg)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Franklin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chambersburg has about 737 residents aged 85 or older among 4,249 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Chambersburg 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.

Chambersburg compared with Franklin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Chambersburg	Franklin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	6.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	7.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,362	$56,266	—

Older residents in towns around Chambersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Guilford, PA	3.1 mi	598	55
Fayetteville, PA	5.0 mi	680	92
Greencastle, PA	10 mi	857	92
Shippensburg, PA	11 mi	1,201	293
Waynesboro, PA	13 mi	1,607	141
Wayne Heights, PA	14 mi	483	126

Nursing homes near Chambersburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitions Healthcare Shook Home	Chambersburg, PA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	65	(717) 264-6815
Chambersburg Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	Chambersburg, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	210	(717) 263-0436
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Chambersburg, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	186	(717) 264-2715
Chambers Pointe Health Care Center	Chambersburg, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(717) 261-0220
Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center	Chambersburg, PA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	44	(717) 262-1012
Brookview Health Care Center	Chambersburg, PA	2.6 mi	4 of 5	56	(717) 263-8545

Hospices serving Chambersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice	Chambersburg, PA	0.1 mi	(717) 264-8178
Franklin Hospice LLC	Chambersburg, PA	0.1 mi	(717) 504-3465
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLC	Mechanicsburg, PA	39 mi	(717) 601-5375
Adoration Hospice	Camp Hill, PA	44 mi	(717) 763-4001

Straight-line miles from the center of Chambersburg. 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 Chambersburg

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 31% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chambersburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Transitions Healthcare Shook Home in Chambersburg (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Chambersburg Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce in Chambersburg (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Chambersburg (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chambersburg?

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 31% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg, PA