Four Bridges, Ohio

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Four Bridges, OH

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Four Bridges, OH: the local picture

138
residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)
873
residents 65 or older (26% of Four Bridges)
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Butler County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Four Bridges has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 873 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Butler County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Four Bridges 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.

Four Bridges compared with Butler County and Ohio

Census figureFour BridgesButler CountyOhio
Residents 85 or older4.0%1.8%2.1%
Residents 65 or older26%16%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability38%32%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%28%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.1%9.2%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home9.5%11%8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$76,750$58,433—

Older residents in towns around Four Bridges

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Mason, OH3.7 mi5,634707
Monroe, OH4.6 mi2,140348
Beckett Ridge, OH4.8 mi1,59297
Landen, OH6.2 mi1,47558
Sharonville, OH7.3 mi3,317601
Sixteen Mile Stand, OH7.5 mi83332

Nursing homes near Four Bridges

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Heritagespring Healthcare Center Of West ChesterWest Chester, OH0.9 mi3 of 5144(513) 759-5777
Chesterwood AtcWest Chester, OH2.1 mi5 of 5125(513) 777-1400
Mcv Health Care Facilities, IncMason, OH3.5 mi5 of 573(513) 398-1486
Majestic Care Of Cedar Village.Mason, OH4.1 mi2 of 5162(513) 754-3100
Mason Health Care CenterMason, OH4.1 mi3 of 553(513) 398-2881
Ohio Living Mount PleasantMonroe, OH4.7 mi4 of 532(513) 539-7391

Hospices serving Four Bridges

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Suncrest HospiceWest Chester, OH3.5 mi(513) 577-0810
Spirit Hospice LLCWest Chester, OH3.5 mi(513) 772-0575
Midwest Hospice IncMason, OH3.9 mi(513) 236-0096
Queen City HospiceMason, OH3.9 mi(513) 510-4406

Straight-line miles from the center of Four Bridges. 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 Four Bridges

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 22% of the $6,396 monthly median income of Four Bridges 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 Four Bridges: common questions

What nursing homes are near Four Bridges?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritagespring Healthcare Center Of West Chester in West Chester (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Chesterwood Atc in West Chester (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mcv Health Care Facilities, Inc in Mason (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Four Bridges?

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 22% of the $6,396 monthly median income of Four Bridges 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.

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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