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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Coshocton, OH: the local picture

325

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2,273

residents 65 or older (21% of Coshocton)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Coshocton has about 325 residents aged 85 or older among 2,273 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Coshocton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Coshocton 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.

Coshocton compared with Coshocton County and Ohio

Census figure	Coshocton	Coshocton County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	9.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,632	$40,065	—

Older residents in towns around Coshocton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Lafayette, OH	5.1 mi	449	56
Newcomerstown, OH	13 mi	604	45
New Concord, OH	19 mi	364	55
Sugarcreek, OH	20 mi	469	61
Millersburg, OH	20 mi	792	91
North Zanesville, OH	21 mi	751	25

Nursing homes near Coshocton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Altercare Coshocton Inc.	Coshocton, OH	0.9 mi	3 of 5	74	(740) 622-2074
Roscoe Gardens Skilled Nursing And Rehab	Coshocton, OH	1.9 mi	2 of 5	72	(740) 622-1220
Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr	West Lafayette, OH	5.5 mi	4 of 5	65	(740) 545-6355
Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr	Newcomerstown, OH	14 mi	3 of 5	80	(740) 498-5165
Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Baltic, OH	15 mi	5 of 5	85	(330) 897-4311
Continuing Healthcare At Beckett House	New Concord, OH	19 mi	1 of 5	85	(740) 826-7649

Hospices serving Coshocton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	25 mi	(740) 454-4274
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	25 mi	(740) 487-1241
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton	Zanesville, OH	25 mi	(740) 623-2331
Hospice Of Central Ohio	Newark, OH	32 mi	(740) 788-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Coshocton. 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 Coshocton

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 43% of the $3,303 monthly median income of Coshocton 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 Coshocton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Coshocton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Altercare Coshocton Inc. in Coshocton (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Roscoe Gardens Skilled Nursing And Rehab in Coshocton (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr in West Lafayette (5.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Coshocton?

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 43% of the $3,303 monthly median income of Coshocton 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.

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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 Coshocton, OH