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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gahanna, OH: the local picture

651

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

5,943

residents 65 or older (17% of Gahanna)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gahanna has about 651 residents aged 85 or older among 5,943 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Gahanna 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.

Gahanna compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Gahanna	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	17%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,831	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Gahanna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Huber Ridge, OH	4.3 mi	410	25
Whitehall, OH	4.7 mi	2,418	267
Bexley, OH	5.7 mi	1,743	106
Westerville, OH	6.2 mi	8,306	995
New Albany, OH	6.6 mi	1,425	115
Columbus, OH	6.6 mi	103,532	10,518

Nursing homes near Gahanna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Continuing Healthcare Of Gahanna	Gahanna, OH	1.1 mi	not rated	94	(614) 475-8778
Otterbein Gahanna	Gahanna, OH	1.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(614) 981-6854
The Laurels Of Gahanna	Columbus, OH	1.9 mi	2 of 5	112	(614) 337-1066
Taylor Springs Health Campus	Gahanna, OH	2.6 mi	3 of 5	58	(614) 863-6384
New Albany Care Center	Columbus, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	67	(614) 855-8866
Mother Angeline Mccrory Manor	Columbus, OH	4.2 mi	1 of 5	126	(614) 751-5700

Hospices serving Gahanna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 929-7930
Faith & Family Supportive Care & Hospice Inc	Gahanna, OH	0.4 mi	(614) 755-2347
Gentiva I	Columbus, OH	1.6 mi	(614) 414-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Gahanna. 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 Gahanna

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 23% of the $6,153 monthly median income of Gahanna 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 Gahanna: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gahanna?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Continuing Healthcare Of Gahanna in Gahanna (1.1 mi, not rated overall); Otterbein Gahanna in Gahanna (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Laurels Of Gahanna in Columbus (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gahanna?

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 23% of the $6,153 monthly median income of Gahanna 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 Gahanna, OH