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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklin Park, PA: the local picture

140

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

2,289

residents 65 or older (15% of Franklin Park)

14%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklin Park has about 140 residents aged 85 or older among 2,289 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.

14% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Allegheny County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Franklin Park 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 Park compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Franklin Park	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.0%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,311	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sewickley, PA	5.6 mi	696	138
Economy, PA	5.8 mi	2,528	178
West View, PA	6.2 mi	927	59
Coraopolis, PA	6.3 mi	1,386	52
Avalon, PA	6.5 mi	1,150	238
Ambridge, PA	6.7 mi	1,032	131

Nursing homes near Franklin Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Perry Health & Rehab Center	Wexford, PA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	182	(412) 366-7900
Harmony Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Wexford, PA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	55	(724) 935-3781
Vincentian Home	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	106	(412) 366-5600
Highland Hills Post Acute	Pittsburgh, PA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	200	(412) 369-9955
Masonic Village At Sewickley	Sewickley, PA	4.8 mi	3 of 5	128	(412) 741-1400
John J Kane Regional Center-Ro	Pittsburgh, PA	5.2 mi	1 of 5	240	(412) 369-2020

Hospices serving Franklin Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hope Hospice Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	(412) 367-3685
Gateway Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	(412) 536-2020
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	4.4 mi	(855) 602-2500
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	6.4 mi	(412) 799-2101

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin Park. 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 Park

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 14% of the $8,943 monthly median income of Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Perry Health & Rehab Center in Wexford (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harmony Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Wexford (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Vincentian Home in Pittsburgh (4.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklin Park?

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 14% of the $8,943 monthly median income of Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park, PA