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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Farrell, PA: the local picture

172

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

977

residents 65 or older (23% of Farrell)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Farrell has about 172 residents aged 85 or older among 977 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 Mercer County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Farrell 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.

Farrell compared with Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Farrell	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.1%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	4.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,490	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Farrell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sharon, PA	1.6 mi	2,371	136
Hermitage, PA	3.2 mi	4,562	726
Sharpsville, PA	3.4 mi	986	147
Hubbard, OH	5.1 mi	1,788	123
Campbell, OH	10 mi	1,408	201
Girard, OH	11 mi	1,920	207

Nursing homes near Farrell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clepper Manor	Sharon, PA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	54	(724) 981-2750
O'brien Memorial Health Care C	Masury, OH	1.9 mi	3 of 5	87	(330) 448-2557
Addison Healthcare Center	Masury, OH	2.4 mi	5 of 5	55	(330) 448-2547
Hermitage Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hermitage, PA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	105	(724) 981-6610
Saint John Xxiii Home	Hermitage, PA	3.2 mi	5 of 5	90	(724) 981-3200
Meadowbrook Manor	Fowler, OH	7.4 mi	3 of 5	54	(330) 772-5253

Hospices serving Farrell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Steel City Hospice	Hermitage, PA	2.7 mi	(724) 996-7580
Hospice Of Crawford County Inc	Meadville, PA	34 mi	(814) 333-5403
Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh	Beaver, PA	37 mi	(724) 775-2040
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	37 mi	(724) 431-4170

Straight-line miles from the center of Farrell. 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 Farrell

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 $3,874 monthly median income of Farrell 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 Farrell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Farrell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clepper Manor in Sharon (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); O'brien Memorial Health Care C in Masury (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Addison Healthcare Center in Masury (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Farrell?

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 $3,874 monthly median income of Farrell 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 Farrell, PA