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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Crafton, PA: the local picture

100

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,188

residents 65 or older (20% of Crafton)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Crafton has about 100 residents aged 85 or older among 1,188 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Allegheny County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Crafton 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.

Crafton compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Crafton	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,578	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Crafton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ingram, PA	0.8 mi	562	43
Green Tree, PA	1.4 mi	1,191	152
Carnegie, PA	1.9 mi	1,708	170
McKees Rocks, PA	2.5 mi	1,105	178
Dormont, PA	3.2 mi	1,258	89
Bellevue, PA	4.3 mi	1,353	132

Nursing homes near Crafton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carnegie Park Post Acute	Pittsburgh, PA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	180	(412) 344-7744
Asbury Health Center	Pittsburgh, PA	3.6 mi	1 of 5	139	(412) 341-1030
Providence Point Healthcare Residence	Pittsburgh, PA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	42	(412) 489-3560
Concordia At Rp Home	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	58	(412) 321-4139
Concordia Of The South Hills	Pittsburgh, PA	4.1 mi	5 of 5	46	(412) 278-1300
John J Kane Regional Center-SC	Pittsburgh, PA	4.2 mi	3 of 5	311	(412) 429-3020

Hospices serving Crafton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, PA	1.4 mi	(412) 781-2221
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	1.4 mi	(412) 919-5600
Transitions Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	1.6 mi	(412) 489-6874
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	1.6 mi	(412) 489-5893

Straight-line miles from the center of Crafton. 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 Crafton

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 29% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Crafton 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 Crafton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Crafton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Carnegie Park Post Acute in Pittsburgh (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Asbury Health Center in Pittsburgh (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Providence Point Healthcare Residence in Pittsburgh (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Crafton?

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 29% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Crafton 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 Crafton, PA