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

Local figures

Dementia Care in DuBois, PA: the local picture

177

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

1,391

residents 65 or older (19% of DuBois)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clearfield County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

DuBois has about 177 residents aged 85 or older among 1,391 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Clearfield County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older DuBois 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.

DuBois compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	DuBois	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	4.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,201	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around DuBois

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Treasure Lake, PA	3.7 mi	1,697	179
Punxsutawney, PA	17 mi	1,540	272
Brookville, PA	17 mi	929	164
Clearfield, PA	18 mi	1,105	163
Ridgway, PA	21 mi	768	175
St. Marys, PA	26 mi	3,353	284

Nursing homes near DuBois

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dubois Nursing Home	Dubois, PA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	140	(814) 375-9100
Christ The King Manor	Dubois, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	160	(814) 371-3180
Highland View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Brockway, PA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	50	(814) 265-8265
Ava Nursing And Rehab Center	Curwensville, PA	15 mi	1 of 5	131	(814) 236-0600
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center	Punxsutawney, PA	17 mi	2 of 5	75	(814) 938-6020
Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr	Brookville, PA	18 mi	4 of 5	90	(814) 849-3615

Hospices serving DuBois

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	18 mi	(814) 768-2012
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	24 mi	(814) 781-1415
365 Hospice LLC	Carrolltown, PA	37 mi	(814) 419-4901
Vna Family Hospice	Indiana, PA	41 mi	(724) 463-6340

Straight-line miles from the center of DuBois. 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 DuBois

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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 DuBois: common questions

What nursing homes are near DuBois?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Dubois Nursing Home in Dubois (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Christ The King Manor in Dubois (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Highland View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Brockway (9.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in DuBois?

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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 DuBois, PA