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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clearfield, PA: the local picture

163

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1,105

residents 65 or older (19% of Clearfield)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clearfield County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clearfield has about 163 residents aged 85 or older among 1,105 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 (36% in Clearfield County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Clearfield 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.

Clearfield compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Clearfield	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	4.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,375	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around Clearfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	459	58
Treasure Lake, PA	18 mi	1,697	179
DuBois, PA	18 mi	1,391	177
Tyrone, PA	26 mi	1,094	132
Stormstown, PA	27 mi	343	0
Punxsutawney, PA	28 mi	1,540	272

Nursing homes near Clearfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain Laurel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Ctr	Clearfield, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	240	(814) 765-7545
Ava Nursing And Rehab Center	Curwensville, PA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	131	(814) 236-0600
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Windy Hill	Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	2 of 5	90	(814) 342-6090
Dubois Nursing Home	Dubois, PA	17 mi	1 of 5	140	(814) 375-9100
Christ The King Manor	Dubois, PA	19 mi	4 of 5	160	(814) 371-3180
Highland View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Brockway, PA	25 mi	4 of 5	50	(814) 265-8265

Hospices serving Clearfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	0.2 mi	(814) 768-2012
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	29 mi	(814) 781-1415
Medi Home Hospice	State College, PA	32 mi	(814) 235-1048
365 Hospice LLC	State College, PA	35 mi	(814) 946-5017

Straight-line miles from the center of Clearfield. 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 Clearfield

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 38% of the $3,198 monthly median income of Clearfield 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 Clearfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clearfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mountain Laurel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Ctr in Clearfield (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ava Nursing And Rehab Center in Curwensville (5.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Windy Hill in Philipsburg (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clearfield?

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 38% of the $3,198 monthly median income of Clearfield 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 Clearfield, PA