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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fullerton, PA: the local picture

275

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,899

residents 65 or older (11% of Fullerton)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Lehigh County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fullerton has about 275 residents aged 85 or older among 1,899 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Lehigh County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Fullerton 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.

Fullerton compared with Lehigh County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Fullerton	Lehigh County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	8.5%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	26%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,031	$58,170	—

Older residents in towns around Fullerton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Catasauqua, PA	1.9 mi	946	123
Hokendauqua, PA	2.1 mi	668	75
North Catasauqua, PA	2.3 mi	544	125
Allentown, PA	2.6 mi	16,972	2,375
Coplay, PA	2.9 mi	711	107
Northampton, PA	4.0 mi	1,860	216

Nursing homes near Fullerton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fellowship Manor	Whitehall, PA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	121	(610) 799-3000
Jewel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Allentown, PA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	146	(610) 432-4351
Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center	Allentown, PA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	343	(610) 794-5300
Good Shepherd Home Raker Center	Allentown, PA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	99	(610) 776-3199
Riverton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Allentown, PA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	111	(610) 782-8300
Bethlehem South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Bethlehem, PA	3.9 mi	1 of 5	227	(610) 865-6077

Hospices serving Fullerton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lehigh Valley Hospice	Allentown, PA	3.0 mi	(610) 402-7800
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	4.6 mi	(888) 264-3501
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	5.6 mi	(484) 526-1100
Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC	Center Valley, PA	6.9 mi	(201) 218-1447

Straight-line miles from the center of Fullerton. 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 Fullerton

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 27% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Fullerton 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 Fullerton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fullerton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fellowship Manor in Whitehall (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Jewel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Allentown (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center in Allentown (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fullerton?

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 27% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Fullerton 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 Fullerton, PA