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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Easton, PA: the local picture

241

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

3,303

residents 65 or older (11% of Easton)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Northampton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Easton has about 241 residents aged 85 or older among 3,303 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.

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

30% of older Easton 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.

Easton compared with Northampton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Easton	Northampton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	7.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,036	$62,530	—

Older residents in towns around Easton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wilson, PA	1.2 mi	1,117	184
Phillipsburg, NJ	2.1 mi	2,277	199
Palmer Heights, PA	2.6 mi	1,142	204
Chestnut Hill, PA	2.6 mi	1,446	168
Greenwich, NJ	4.4 mi	174	52
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	5.5 mi	754	126

Nursing homes near Easton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The	Easton, PA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	115	(610) 253-3573
Gardens At Easton, The	Easton, PA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	181	(610) 258-2985
New Eastwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Easton, PA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	97	(610) 258-2801
Easton Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Easton, PA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	227	(610) 250-0150
Complete Care At Phillipsburg, LLC	Phillipsburg, NJ	2.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(908) 454-2627
Lopatcong Center	Phillipsburg, NJ	3.0 mi	3 of 5	153	(908) 859-0200

Hospices serving Easton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley	Bethlehem, PA	9.1 mi	(484) 245-7300
Family Pillars Hospice Inc	Bethlehem, PA	9.1 mi	(610) 372-4400
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	9.1 mi	(610) 841-4410
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	10 mi	(888) 264-3501

Straight-line miles from the center of Easton. 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 Easton

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 31% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Easton 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 Easton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Easton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The in Easton (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Gardens At Easton, The in Easton (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); New Eastwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Easton (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Easton?

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 31% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Easton 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 Easton, PA