Dementia Care in Claymont, DE: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Claymont, DE: the local picture

113

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1,424

residents 65 or older (16% of Claymont)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Claymont has about 113 residents aged 85 or older among 1,424 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 (31% in New Castle County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Claymont 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.

Claymont compared with New Castle County and Delaware

Census figure	Claymont	New Castle County	Delaware
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	28%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.8%	7.6%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	17%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,159	$68,907	—

Older residents in towns around Claymont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Boothwyn, PA	2.4 mi	694	72
Linwood, PA	2.4 mi	142	0
Edgemoor, DE	4.2 mi	983	104
Village Green-Green Ridge, PA	4.6 mi	1,918	65
Penns Grove, NJ	5.2 mi	437	59
Chester, PA	5.5 mi	5,226	393

Nursing homes near Claymont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Naamans Creek Country Manor	Boothwyn, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	90	(610) 558-7840
Kutz Rehabilitation And Nursing	Wilmington, DE	3.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(302) 764-7000
Encore At Foulk	Wilmington, DE	3.6 mi	5 of 5	46	(302) 478-4296
Wilmington Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Wilmington, DE	4.1 mi	not rated	138	(302) 764-0181
Encore At Wilmington	Wilmington, DE	4.1 mi	3 of 5	82	(302) 479-0111
Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside	Wilmington, DE	4.2 mi	5 of 5	116	(302) 478-8889

Hospices serving Claymont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	Wilmington, DE	7.7 mi	(302) 351-3633
Compassionate Care Hospice	Newport, DE	10 mi	(302) 993-9090
Christianacare Accentcare Hosp & Palliative Care	Newark, DE	16 mi	(302) 533-3800
Heartland Hospice	Newark, DE	16 mi	(302) 737-7080

Straight-line miles from the center of Claymont. 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 Claymont

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,347 monthly median income of Claymont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Claymont: common questions

What nursing homes are near Claymont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Naamans Creek Country Manor in Boothwyn (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Kutz Rehabilitation And Nursing in Wilmington (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Encore At Foulk in Wilmington (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Claymont?

At the Delaware median aide wage of $16.50 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,430 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,347 monthly median income of Claymont households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Delaware's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Claymont, DE