Dementia Care in Cleveland, OH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cleveland, OH: the local picture

6,228

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

55,788

residents 65 or older (15% of Cleveland)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cleveland has about 6,228 residents aged 85 or older among 55,788 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Cleveland 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.

Cleveland compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Cleveland	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	12%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,871	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Cleveland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brooklyn, OH	4.7 mi	2,750	471
Garfield Heights, OH	5.6 mi	4,726	588
Lakewood, OH	6.3 mi	7,638	911
East Cleveland, OH	6.3 mi	3,368	585
Cleveland Heights, OH	6.5 mi	8,543	1,016
Shaker Heights, OH	6.7 mi	6,233	841

Nursing homes near Cleveland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Augustine Manor	Cleveland, OH	1.7 mi	5 of 5	220	(216) 634-7400
Eliza Jennings Home	Cleveland, OH	1.7 mi	4 of 5	126	(216) 226-0282
Algart Health Care	Cleveland, OH	1.7 mi	5 of 5	78	(216) 631-1550
Franklin Plaza Extended Care	Cleveland, OH	1.8 mi	3 of 5	178	(216) 651-1600
Cityview Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Cleveland, OH	2.4 mi	2 of 5	146	(216) 361-1414
SNF-The Villa At Marymount	Garfield Heights, OH	3.2 mi	2 of 5	130	(216) 332-1100

Hospices serving Cleveland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossroads Hospice Of Cleveland, LLC	Valley View, OH	4.0 mi	(216) 654-9300
Northeast Ohio Hospice, Inc	Garfield Heights, OH	4.0 mi	(216) 472-2684
Judson Hospice	Cleveland, OH	4.3 mi	(216) 791-7057
Holy Family Hospice	Parma, OH	6.6 mi	(440) 888-7722

Straight-line miles from the center of Cleveland. 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 Cleveland

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Cleveland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Cleveland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cleveland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Augustine Manor in Cleveland (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Eliza Jennings Home in Cleveland (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Algart Health Care in Cleveland (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cleveland?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,573 monthly median income of Cleveland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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.

More near Cleveland

More senior care near Cleveland

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Cleveland

More for Cleveland families

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 Cleveland, OH