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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ellwood City, PA: the local picture

117

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,678

residents 65 or older (22% of Ellwood City)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ellwood City has about 117 residents aged 85 or older among 1,678 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Lawrence County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Ellwood City 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.

Ellwood City compared with Lawrence County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Ellwood City	Lawrence County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	8.1%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,198	$45,230	—

Older residents in towns around Ellwood City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beaver Falls, PA	7.4 mi	1,420	203
New Brighton, PA	8.8 mi	1,027	81
Zelienople, PA	9.2 mi	1,132	313
New Castle, PA	9.8 mi	4,073	585
Rochester, PA	11 mi	621	162
Beaver, PA	12 mi	1,255	178

Nursing homes near Ellwood City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Providence Health & Rehab Center	Beaver Falls, PA	7.9 mi	1 of 5	180	(724) 846-8504
Passavant Retirement And Healt	Zelienople, PA	9.1 mi	2 of 5	102	(724) 452-5400
Avalon Care Center	New Castle, PA	9.2 mi	2 of 5	84	(724) 658-4781
Haven Convalescent Home, Inc	New Castle, PA	9.3 mi	5 of 5	91	(724) 654-8833
Quality Life Services - New Castle	New Castle, PA	9.4 mi	3 of 5	204	(412) 654-7791
Beaver Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Beaver Falls, PA	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 846-8200

Hospices serving Ellwood City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh	Beaver, PA	12 mi	(724) 775-2040
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	15 mi	(412) 799-2101
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	18 mi	(855) 602-2500
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	18 mi	(724) 431-3501

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellwood City. 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 Ellwood City

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 $3,933 monthly median income of Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ellwood City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Providence Health & Rehab Center in Beaver Falls (7.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Passavant Retirement And Healt in Zelienople (9.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avalon Care Center in New Castle (9.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ellwood City?

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 $3,933 monthly median income of Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City, PA