In-Home Dementia Care in East Stroudsburg, PA

Local figures

Dementia Care in East Stroudsburg, PA: the local picture

243

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,730

residents 65 or older (19% of East Stroudsburg)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Monroe County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

East Stroudsburg has about 243 residents aged 85 or older among 1,730 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older East Stroudsburg 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.

East Stroudsburg compared with Monroe County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	East Stroudsburg	Monroe County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	22%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,236	$56,087	—

Older residents in towns around East Stroudsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stroudsburg, PA	1.9 mi	1,628	160
Arlington Heights, PA	1.9 mi	1,155	143
Penn Estates, PA	4.1 mi	358	0
Bangor, PA	9.7 mi	840	101
Saw Creek, PA	10 mi	688	156
Pen Argyl, PA	10 mi	553	146

Nursing homes near East Stroudsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center	East Stroudsburg, PA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	127	(570) 421-6200
Whitestone Care Center	Stroudsburg, PA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(570) 476-1600
Clover Rest Home	Columbia, NJ	6.8 mi	5 of 5	33	(908) 496-4477
Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc	Stroudsburg, PA	7.1 mi	2 of 5	174	(570) 992-4172
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center	Bangor, PA	9.1 mi	2 of 5	119	(610) 588-6161
Forest Manor Hcc	Blairstown, NJ	14 mi	3 of 5	120	(908) 459-4128

Hospices serving East Stroudsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care	East Stroudsburg, PA	2.2 mi	(570) 421-5390
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	26 mi	(610) 841-4410
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	30 mi	(484) 526-1100
Lehigh Valley Hospice	Allentown, PA	33 mi	(610) 402-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of East Stroudsburg. 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 East Stroudsburg

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 42% of the $2,936 monthly median income of East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near East Stroudsburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sapphire Care And Rehab Center in East Stroudsburg (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Whitestone Care Center in Stroudsburg (3.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Clover Rest Home in Columbia (6.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in East Stroudsburg?

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 42% of the $2,936 monthly median income of East Stroudsburg 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.

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