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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ephrata, PA: the local picture

450

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

2,478

residents 65 or older (18% of Ephrata)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ephrata has about 450 residents aged 85 or older among 2,478 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Lancaster County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Ephrata 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.

Ephrata compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Ephrata	Lancaster County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.9%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,288	$62,531	—

Older residents in towns around Ephrata

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Akron, PA	2.0 mi	925	76
Reamstown, PA	4.0 mi	681	408
Rothsville, PA	4.1 mi	290	36
Denver, PA	4.2 mi	610	101
Brownstown, PA	4.2 mi	597	26
Leola, PA	6.1 mi	1,223	105

Nursing homes near Ephrata

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ephrata Manor	Ephrata, PA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(717) 738-4940
Maple Farm	Akron, PA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	46	(717) 859-1191
Gardens At Stevens, The	Stevens, PA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	82	(717) 336-3878
Fairmount Homes	Ephrata, PA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	114	(717) 354-1800
Luther Acres Manor	Lititz, PA	6.2 mi	1 of 5	106	(717) 626-6884
Landis Homes	Lititz, PA	6.6 mi	5 of 5	103	(717) 569-3271

Hospices serving Ephrata

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia	Lancaster, PA	10 mi	(717) 283-2672
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	12 mi	(717) 295-3900
Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster	Lancaster, PA	12 mi	(717) 285-2039
Caring Hospice Services	Lancaster, PA	15 mi	(717) 560-1700

Straight-line miles from the center of Ephrata. 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 Ephrata

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 32% of the $3,774 monthly median income of Ephrata 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 Ephrata: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ephrata?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ephrata Manor in Ephrata (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Maple Farm in Akron (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Gardens At Stevens, The in Stevens (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ephrata?

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 32% of the $3,774 monthly median income of Ephrata 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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