Dementia Care in Fostoria, OH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fostoria, OH: the local picture

147

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2,217

residents 65 or older (18% of Fostoria)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fostoria has about 147 residents aged 85 or older among 2,217 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Seneca County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Fostoria 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.

Fostoria compared with Seneca County and Ohio

Census figure	Fostoria	Seneca County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.1%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	2.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,432	$48,630	—

Older residents in towns around Fostoria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tiffin, OH	12 mi	3,195	443
North Baltimore, OH	13 mi	651	242
Findlay, OH	14 mi	7,715	996
Carey, OH	15 mi	573	54
Gibsonburg, OH	16 mi	409	61
Ballville, OH	18 mi	1,114	83

Nursing homes near Fostoria

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Shepherd Home	Fostoria, OH	1.1 mi	4 of 5	95	(419) 937-1801
Independence House	Fostoria, OH	1.3 mi	4 of 5	50	(419) 435-8505
St Catherine's C C Of Fostoria	Fostoria, OH	1.4 mi	3 of 5	56	(419) 435-8112
The Willows At Tiffin	Tiffin, OH	12 mi	5 of 5	67	(419) 443-0059
Autumnwood Care Center	Tiffin, OH	13 mi	2 of 5	93	(419) 447-7151
The Manor At Greendale	Findlay, OH	13 mi	5 of 5	77	(419) 422-3978

Hospices serving Fostoria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bridge Home Health And Hospice	Findlay, OH	15 mi	(419) 423-5351
Heartland Hospice	Fremont, OH	20 mi	(419) 355-9209
Hospice Of Northwest Ohio	Perrysburg, OH	28 mi	(419) 661-4001
Residential Hospice Nw Oh	Maumee, OH	32 mi	(567) 218-2075

Straight-line miles from the center of Fostoria. 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 Fostoria

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Fostoria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Fostoria: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fostoria?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Independence House in Fostoria (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St Catherine's C C Of Fostoria in Fostoria (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fostoria?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Fostoria households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Fostoria, OH