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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Derry, PA: the local picture

63

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

639

residents 65 or older (24% of Derry)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Derry has about 63 residents aged 85 or older among 639 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Derry 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.

Derry compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Derry	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Derry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Loyalhanna, PA	3.2 mi	933	160
Latrobe, PA	4.5 mi	1,733	135
Blairsville, PA	7.2 mi	711	17
Greensburg, PA	13 mi	3,269	655
Delmont, PA	15 mi	697	72
Youngwood, PA	16 mi	696	101

Nursing homes near Derry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Latrobe	Latrobe, PA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	107	(724) 537-4441
Loyalhanna Care Center	Latrobe, PA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	143	(724) 537-5500
Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America	Ligonier, PA	6.3 mi	2 of 5	76	(724) 238-6711
Twin Lakes Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Greensburg, PA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	137	(724) 837-6482
Greene Health & Rehab Center	Greensburg, PA	10 mi	1 of 5	119	(724) 836-2480
Oak Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Greensburg, PA	10 mi	3 of 5	48	(724) 837-7100

Hospices serving Derry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Concordia Hospice Of Bethlen	Ligonier, PA	7.1 mi	(724) 238-2613
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	(724) 689-1800
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care	Johnstown, PA	19 mi	(814) 262-8305

Straight-line miles from the center of Derry. 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 Derry

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 44% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Derry 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 Derry: common questions

What nursing homes are near Derry?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Latrobe in Latrobe (4.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Loyalhanna Care Center in Latrobe (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America in Ligonier (6.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Derry?

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 44% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Derry 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 Derry, PA