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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Duryea, PA: the local picture

117

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

980

residents 65 or older (19% of Duryea)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Duryea has about 117 residents aged 85 or older among 980 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Luzerne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Duryea 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.

Duryea compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Duryea	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	16%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,641	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around Duryea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pittston, PA	1.7 mi	1,369	133
West Pittston, PA	1.9 mi	1,030	59
Avoca, PA	2.0 mi	549	42
Old Forge, PA	2.3 mi	2,099	281
Dupont, PA	2.6 mi	486	30
Exeter, PA	2.7 mi	1,478	388

Nursing homes near Duryea

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Exeter, PA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(570) 655-3791
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Taylor, PA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	142	(570) 562-2102
Wesley Village	Pittston, PA	4.3 mi	3 of 5	160	(570) 655-2891
Scranton Health Care Center	Scranton, PA	4.6 mi	4 of 5	44	(570) 341-6676
Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Scranton, PA	6.3 mi	1 of 5	102	(570) 346-7381
Embassy Of East Mountain	Wilkes-Barre, PA	6.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(570) 825-5892

Hospices serving Duryea

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart	Moosic, PA	5.0 mi	(570) 706-2400
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	5.0 mi	(888) 923-5842
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	8.0 mi	(570) 231-5407
Allied Services Hospice LLC	Clarks Summit, PA	10 mi	(570) 341-4320

Straight-line miles from the center of Duryea. 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 Duryea

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 26% of the $4,720 monthly median income of Duryea 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 Duryea: common questions

What nursing homes are near Duryea?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Exeter (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Taylor (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wesley Village in Pittston (4.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Duryea?

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 26% of the $4,720 monthly median income of Duryea 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 Duryea, PA