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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clairton, PA: the local picture

186

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1,476

residents 65 or older (24% of Clairton)

46%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clairton has about 186 residents aged 85 or older among 1,476 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.

46% 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.

46% of older Clairton 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.

Clairton compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Clairton	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,264	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Clairton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Glassport, PA	2.0 mi	780	62
Jefferson Hills, PA	2.8 mi	2,746	338
Port Vue, PA	3.0 mi	723	74
McKeesport, PA	3.9 mi	3,628	663
West Mifflin, PA	4.3 mi	3,819	403
Pleasant Hills, PA	4.4 mi	1,808	261

Nursing homes near Clairton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The	Jefferson Hills, PA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	50	(412) 466-1125
Southwestern Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pittsburgh, PA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	118	(412) 466-0600
John J Kane Regional Center-Mc	Mckeesport, PA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	360	(412) 675-8620
Riverside Health & Rehab Center	Mckeesport, PA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	119	(412) 664-8860
Rose Meadows Health & Rehab Center	Pittsburgh, PA	6.2 mi	1 of 5	200	(412) 885-8400
Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Munhall, PA	6.5 mi	3 of 5	48	(412) 462-8002

Hospices serving Clairton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	7.4 mi	(724) 258-2580
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	10 mi	(724) 565-5802
365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville	Monroeville, PA	11 mi	(412) 372-5320
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	11 mi	(412) 380-0711

Straight-line miles from the center of Clairton. 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 Clairton

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 $2,689 monthly median income of Clairton 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 Clairton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clairton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The in Jefferson Hills (2.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Southwestern Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation in Pittsburgh (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); John J Kane Regional Center-Mc in Mckeesport (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clairton?

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 $2,689 monthly median income of Clairton 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 Clairton, PA