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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Economy, PA: the local picture

178

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,528

residents 65 or older (28% of Economy)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Beaver County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Economy has about 178 residents aged 85 or older among 2,528 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Beaver County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Economy 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.

Economy compared with Beaver County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Economy	Beaver County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	8.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	3.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,894	$51,357	—

Older residents in towns around Economy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Baden, PA	1.9 mi	1,164	181
Aliquippa, PA	4.1 mi	2,242	316
Ambridge, PA	4.2 mi	1,032	131
Monaca, PA	5.3 mi	1,004	110
Franklin Park, PA	5.8 mi	2,289	140
Rochester, PA	6.5 mi	621	162

Nursing homes near Economy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Concordia At Villa St Joseph	Baden, PA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 869-6300
Cranberry Place	Cranberry Township, PA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	150	(724) 772-5350
Sherwood Oaks	Cranberry Township, PA	5.4 mi	5 of 5	43	(724) 776-8100
Acadia Nursing And Rehab Center	Aliquippa, PA	6.2 mi	1 of 5	67	(724) 375-0345
Rochester Residence And Care Center	Rochester, PA	6.3 mi	not rated	119	(724) 775-6400
Harmony Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Wexford, PA	6.5 mi	2 of 5	55	(724) 935-3781

Hospices serving Economy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	5.0 mi	(412) 799-2101
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	5.6 mi	(855) 602-2500
Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh	Beaver, PA	8.7 mi	(724) 775-2040
Gateway Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	9.8 mi	(412) 536-2020

Straight-line miles from the center of Economy. 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 Economy

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 23% of the $5,408 monthly median income of Economy 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 Economy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Economy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Concordia At Villa St Joseph in Baden (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cranberry Place in Cranberry Township (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sherwood Oaks in Cranberry Township (5.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Economy?

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 23% of the $5,408 monthly median income of Economy 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.

More near Economy

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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 Economy, PA