Franklin, Ohio

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklin, OH: the local picture

199
residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)
1,430
residents 65 or older (12% of Franklin)
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Warren County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklin has about 199 residents aged 85 or older among 1,430 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Warren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Franklin 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.

Franklin compared with Warren County and Ohio

Census figureFranklinWarren CountyOhio
Residents 85 or older1.7%1.5%2.1%
Residents 65 or older12%16%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability41%29%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone36%23%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%7.5%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home7.1%11%8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$47,793$66,095—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Carlisle, OH2.1 mi1,215138
Springboro, OH3.3 mi3,274206
Hunter, OH4.3 mi45659
Middletown, OH5.1 mi9,0361,123
Miamisburg, OH5.4 mi3,669382
Germantown, OH6.5 mi1,07040

Nursing homes near Franklin

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Momentous Health At FranklinFranklin, OH0.1 mi1 of 579(937) 746-3943
Carlisle Manor Health Care IncCarlisle, OH2.3 mi4 of 548(937) 746-2662
Willow Knoll Post-Acute And Senior LivingMiddletown, OH3.2 mi3 of 558(513) 422-5600
Hillspring Health Care & RehabSpringboro, OH3.6 mi5 of 5140(937) 748-1100
Otterbein MiddletownFranklin, OH3.8 mi4 of 560(513) 727-4590
Kingston Of MiamisburgMiamisburg, OH5.2 mi4 of 5113(937) 247-6004

Hospices serving Franklin

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice Care Of Middletown IncMiddletown, OH6.1 mi(513) 424-2273
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLCDayton, OH7.6 mi(937) 312-3170
Compassus - Western OhioDayton, OH9.1 mi(937) 226-8611
Otterbein Hospice LLCLebanon, OH11 mi(513) 696-8540

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 36% of the $3,983 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Momentous Health At Franklin in Franklin (0.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Carlisle Manor Health Care Inc in Carlisle (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Willow Knoll Post-Acute And Senior Living in Middletown (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklin?

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 36% of the $3,983 monthly median income of Franklin 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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