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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Croydon, PA: the local picture

72

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

1,345

residents 65 or older (14% of Croydon)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Bucks County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Croydon has about 72 residents aged 85 or older among 1,345 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Bucks County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Croydon 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.

Croydon compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Croydon	Bucks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,654	$77,780	—

Older residents in towns around Croydon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beverly, NJ	2.2 mi	366	49
Burlington, NJ	2.5 mi	1,473	110
Bristol, PA	2.5 mi	1,883	111
Penndel, PA	4.6 mi	296	22
Levittown, PA	4.9 mi	8,385	968
Florence, NJ	5.1 mi	760	43

Nursing homes near Croydon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bristol Health & Rehab Center	Bristol, PA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	174	(215) 785-3201
Juniper Village At Bucks County Rehab And Skd Care	Bensalem, PA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	17	(215) 752-2370
Complete Care At Burlington Woods, LLC	Burlington, NJ	3.8 mi	4 of 5	215	(609) 387-3620
Masonic Village At Burlington	Burlington, NJ	4.1 mi	2 of 5	264	(609) 239-3900
Complete Care At Marcella	Burlington, NJ	4.1 mi	5 of 5	150	(609) 387-9300
Langhorne Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center	Langhorne, PA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	119	(215) 757-7667

Hospices serving Croydon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia	Bensalem, PA	2.6 mi	(215) 245-3525
Serenity Hospice	Bensalem, PA	2.6 mi	(610) 820-8301
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Langhorne, PA	6.3 mi	(877) 288-0042
Affinity Care Of Pennsylvania LLC	Trevose, PA	6.7 mi	(267) 550-0377

Straight-line miles from the center of Croydon. 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 Croydon

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 31% of the $3,971 monthly median income of Croydon 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 Croydon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Croydon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bristol Health & Rehab Center in Bristol (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Juniper Village At Bucks County Rehab And Skd Care in Bensalem (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Burlington Woods, LLC in Burlington (3.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Croydon?

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 31% of the $3,971 monthly median income of Croydon 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 Croydon, PA