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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Donora, PA: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

792

residents 65 or older (17% of Donora)

38%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Donora has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 792 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 (32% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

57% of older Donora 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.

Donora compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Donora	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,806	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Donora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Monessen, PA	2.2 mi	1,536	231
Monongahela, PA	3.3 mi	895	45
Charleroi, PA	3.5 mi	697	97
West Newton, PA	5.2 mi	786	76
Clairton, PA	8.2 mi	1,476	186
California, PA	8.2 mi	719	128

Nursing homes near Donora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Havencrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Monongahela, PA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	48	(724) 258-3000
Mon Valley Care Center	Monongahela, PA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(724) 310-1111
Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The	Jefferson Hills, PA	11 mi	2 of 5	50	(412) 466-1125
Southwestern Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pittsburgh, PA	11 mi	1 of 5	118	(412) 466-0600
John J Kane Regional Center-Mc	Mckeesport, PA	12 mi	3 of 5	360	(412) 675-8620
Riverside Health & Rehab Center	Mckeesport, PA	12 mi	1 of 5	119	(412) 664-8860

Hospices serving Donora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	3.0 mi	(724) 565-5802
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	3.4 mi	(724) 258-2580
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	17 mi	(724) 250-4500
Caring Hospice Services	Monroeville, PA	18 mi	(412) 666-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Donora. 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 Donora

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 55% of the $2,234 monthly median income of Donora 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 Donora: common questions

What nursing homes are near Donora?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Havencrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Monongahela (2.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mon Valley Care Center in Monongahela (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The in Jefferson Hills (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Donora?

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 55% of the $2,234 monthly median income of Donora 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 Donora, PA