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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Connellsville, PA: the local picture

209

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1,668

residents 65 or older (24% of Connellsville)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fayette County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Connellsville has about 209 residents aged 85 or older among 1,668 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Fayette County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Connellsville 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.

Connellsville compared with Fayette County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Connellsville	Fayette County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	2.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,068	$42,645	—

Older residents in towns around Connellsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Scottdale, PA	6.0 mi	910	130
Mount Pleasant, PA	9.6 mi	1,069	221
Uniontown, PA	11 mi	2,013	212
Leith-Hatfield, PA	12 mi	775	52
New Stanton, PA	14 mi	466	41
Youngwood, PA	16 mi	696	101

Nursing homes near Connellsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aurora Nursing And Rehab Center	Scottdale, PA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	35	(724) 887-0100
Harmon House Health & Rehab Center	Mount Pleasant, PA	9.2 mi	3 of 5	109	(724) 547-1890
Laurel Ridge Center	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	1 of 5	61	(724) 437-9871
MT Macrina Manor	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	3 of 5	124	(724) 430-1120
Lafayette Manor, Inc	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	4 of 5	98	(724) 430-4848
Terrace Health & Rehab Center	Uniontown, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	119	(724) 438-6000

Hospices serving Connellsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wvuhs Home Care, LLC	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	(724) 912-7516
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	11 mi	(724) 439-4440
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	15 mi	(724) 565-5802
Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western	Greensburg, PA	20 mi	(724) 515-5251

Straight-line miles from the center of Connellsville. 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 Connellsville

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 52% of the $2,339 monthly median income of Connellsville 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 Connellsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Connellsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aurora Nursing And Rehab Center in Scottdale (6.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Harmon House Health & Rehab Center in Mount Pleasant (9.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Laurel Ridge Center in Uniontown (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Connellsville?

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 52% of the $2,339 monthly median income of Connellsville 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 Connellsville, PA