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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elkins Park, PA: the local picture

254

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

2,069

residents 65 or older (29% of Elkins Park)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elkins Park has about 254 residents aged 85 or older among 2,069 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 (27% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Elkins Park 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.

Elkins Park compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Elkins Park	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	29%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$126,382	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Elkins Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
McKinley, PA	1.0 mi	645	73
Jenkintown, PA	1.3 mi	929	176
Wyncote, PA	1.4 mi	893	149
Oak Lane, PA	1.6 mi	1,018	92
Rockledge, PA	2.0 mi	566	42
Glenside, PA	2.2 mi	1,219	103

Nursing homes near Elkins Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hopkins Center	Wyncote, PA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	106	(215) 576-8000
Hillcrest Center	Wyncote, PA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(215) 884-9990
Wyncote Care Center	Wyncote, PA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	58	(215) 885-2620
York Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Philadelphia, PA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	240	(215) 424-4090
Independence Rehab And Nursing	Philadelphia, PA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	255	(215) 927-7300
Elkins Crest Health & Rehabilitation Center	Elkins Park, PA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	150	(215) 379-2700

Hospices serving Elkins Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ennoble Care	Jenkintown, PA	1.8 mi	(973) 435-9463
Keystone Hospice	Wyndmoor, PA	2.6 mi	(215) 836-2440
Humanitas Health Services Inc	Huntingdon Valley, PA	5.0 mi	(484) 557-1481
Guardian Hospice Care, Inc.	Willow Grove, PA	5.5 mi	(267) 397-9977

Straight-line miles from the center of Elkins Park. 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 Elkins Park

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 12% of the $10,532 monthly median income of Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elkins Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hopkins Center in Wyncote (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Center in Wyncote (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Wyncote Care Center in Wyncote (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elkins Park?

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 12% of the $10,532 monthly median income of Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park, PA