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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Galion, OH: the local picture

254

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2,124

residents 65 or older (21% of Galion)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Crawford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Galion has about 254 residents aged 85 or older among 2,124 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Crawford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Galion 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.

Galion compared with Crawford County and Ohio

Census figure	Galion	Crawford County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	2.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,440	$41,928	—

Older residents in towns around Galion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Crestline, OH	3.6 mi	762	68
Ontario, OH	9.0 mi	1,199	166
Bucyrus, OH	11 mi	2,890	557
Lexington, OH	11 mi	846	55
Shelby, OH	12 mi	1,849	153
Mount Gilead, OH	13 mi	817	64

Nursing homes near Galion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	0.9 mi	4 of 5	79	(419) 462-0173
Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	1.6 mi	1 of 5	62	(419) 468-7544
Crestline Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Crestline, OH	4.1 mi	2 of 5	30	(419) 683-3255
Altercare Of Bucyrus Center Fo	Bucyrus, OH	9.9 mi	4 of 5	80	(419) 562-7644
Lexington Court Care Center	Lexington, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	75	(419) 884-2000
Crestwood Care Center	Shelby, OH	11 mi	2 of 5	130	(419) 347-1266

Hospices serving Galion

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avita Home Health And Hospice	Galion, OH	0.9 mi	(419) 468-7985
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	29 mi	(740) 263-2248
Tranquility Hospice	Delaware, OH	34 mi	(740) 990-1023
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	49 mi	(614) 840-9856

Straight-line miles from the center of Galion. 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 Galion

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 49% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Galion 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 Galion: common questions

What nursing homes are near Galion?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Galion (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Galion (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Crestline Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Crestline (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Galion?

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 49% of the $2,953 monthly median income of Galion 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 Galion, OH