In-Home Dementia Care in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cuyahoga Falls, OH: the local picture

1,091

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

9,235

residents 65 or older (18% of Cuyahoga Falls)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Summit County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cuyahoga Falls has about 1,091 residents aged 85 or older among 9,235 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Summit County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Cuyahoga Falls 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.

Cuyahoga Falls compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Cuyahoga Falls	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.0%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.9%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,235	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Cuyahoga Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Montrose-Ghent, OH	5.0 mi	874	76
Fairlawn, OH	5.1 mi	1,986	319
Silver Lake, OH	5.4 mi	687	82
Richfield, OH	5.9 mi	943	85
Stow, OH	6.1 mi	6,690	894
Munroe Falls, OH	6.8 mi	1,585	415

Nursing homes near Cuyahoga Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wayside Farm Inc	Peninsula, OH	2.3 mi	2 of 5	95	(330) 923-7828
Bath Creek Estates	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	2.6 mi	4 of 5	99	(330) 922-9911
Continuing Healthcare Of Cuyahoga Falls	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	3.2 mi	not rated	98	(330) 929-6272
Bath Manor Special Care Centre	Akron, OH	3.7 mi	2 of 5	130	(330) 836-1006
Seasons Nursing And Rehab	Stow, OH	3.9 mi	4 of 5	50	(330) 688-5553
Heritage Of Hudson	Hudson, OH	4.2 mi	4 of 5	80	(330) 650-0023

Hospices serving Cuyahoga Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	3.3 mi	(216) 916-1110
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	4.3 mi	(330) 864-5700
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron	Fairlawn, OH	4.5 mi	(330) 873-3468
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Akron, OH	4.5 mi	(330) 666-5242

Straight-line miles from the center of Cuyahoga Falls. 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 Cuyahoga Falls

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 36% of the $4,020 monthly median income of Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cuyahoga Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wayside Farm Inc in Peninsula (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bath Creek Estates in Cuyahoga Falls (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Continuing Healthcare Of Cuyahoga Falls in Cuyahoga Falls (3.2 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cuyahoga Falls?

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 36% of the $4,020 monthly median income of Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH