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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Delphos, OH: the local picture

309

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

1,688

residents 65 or older (24% of Delphos)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Allen County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Delphos has about 309 residents aged 85 or older among 1,688 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Allen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Delphos 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.

Delphos compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Delphos	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	3.4%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,083	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Delphos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Van Wert, OH	13 mi	2,062	240
Lima, OH	14 mi	5,615	763
Fort Shawnee, OH	15 mi	1,253	86
Ottawa, OH	20 mi	866	175
St. Marys, OH	21 mi	1,371	134
Wapakoneta, OH	21 mi	2,093	362

Nursing homes near Delphos

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vancrest Of Delphos	Delphos, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	99	(419) 695-2871
Meadows Of Delphos The	Delphos, OH	1.6 mi	4 of 5	54	(419) 643-3161
Roselawn Manor	Spencerville, OH	9.6 mi	3 of 5	49	(419) 647-4115
Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc	Lima, OH	11 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 331-2273
Springs Of Lima The	Lima, OH	12 mi	5 of 5	56	(419) 221-6051
Meadows Of Kalida	Kalida, OH	12 mi	5 of 5	62	(419) 532-2961

Hospices serving Delphos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Chp Home Care & Hospice	Van Wert, OH	13 mi	(419) 238-9223
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	14 mi	(419) 226-9064
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	15 mi	(567) 940-9320
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	16 mi	(419) 228-2535

Straight-line miles from the center of Delphos. 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 Delphos

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 41% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Delphos 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 Delphos: common questions

What nursing homes are near Delphos?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vancrest Of Delphos in Delphos (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Meadows Of Delphos The in Delphos (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Roselawn Manor in Spencerville (9.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Delphos?

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 41% of the $3,507 monthly median income of Delphos 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 Delphos, OH