Garden View, Pennsylvania

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Garden View, PA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Garden View, PA: the local picture

142
residents 85 or older (5.4% of all residents)
667
residents 65 or older (25% of Garden View)
51%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lycoming County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Garden View has about 142 residents aged 85 or older among 667 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Lycoming County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Garden View 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.

Garden View compared with Lycoming County and Pennsylvania

Census figureGarden ViewLycoming CountyPennsylvania
Residents 85 or older5.4%2.6%2.4%
Residents 65 or older25%21%19%
Residents 65+ with a disability51%35%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone43%31%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%9.0%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.2%3.2%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,734$45,160—

Older residents in towns around Garden View

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Williamsport, PA1.3 mi3,699445
South Williamsport, PA3.1 mi1,221151
Kenmar, PA4.8 mi1,465274
Montoursville, PA6.9 mi1,16487
Jersey Shore, PA12 mi567138
Muncy, PA14 mi49839

Nursing homes near Garden View

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Rose View Rehab And Care CenterWilliamsport, PA1.1 mi4 of 5123(570) 323-4340
Williamsport Home, TheWilliamsport, PA1.3 mi3 of 5129(570) 323-8781
Edenbrook NorthWilliamsport, PA3.6 mi2 of 5152(570) 323-8627
Edenbrook SouthWilliamsport, PA3.6 mi1 of 5116(570) 323-3758
Wecare At Sycamore Rehabilitation And Nursing CentMontoursville, PA5.1 mi1 of 5133(570) 601-8100
Valley View Rehab And Nursing CenterMontoursville, PA6.2 mi3 of 5163(570) 433-3161

Hospices serving Garden View

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Family HospiceWilliamsport, PA2.7 mi(570) 320-7690
Geisinger HospiceDanville, PA29 mi(570) 784-1723
Guthrie HospiceTowanda, PA46 mi(570) 265-8615
Advantage Home Health And HospicePottsville, PA59 mi(570) 668-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Garden View. 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 Garden View

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 32% of the $3,811 monthly median income of Garden View 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 Garden View: common questions

What nursing homes are near Garden View?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rose View Rehab And Care Center in Williamsport (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Williamsport Home, The in Williamsport (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Edenbrook North in Williamsport (3.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Garden View?

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 32% of the $3,811 monthly median income of Garden View 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.

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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