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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Garrettsville, OH: the local picture

43

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

610

residents 65 or older (22% of Garrettsville)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Portage County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Garrettsville has about 43 residents aged 85 or older among 610 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.

16% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Portage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

54% of older Garrettsville 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.

Garrettsville compared with Portage County and Ohio

Census figure	Garrettsville	Portage County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	54%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	6.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	4.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,667	$60,251	—

Older residents in towns around Garrettsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newton Falls, OH	9.0 mi	1,195	125
Ravenna, OH	12 mi	2,066	161
Middlefield, OH	12 mi	930	135
Champion Heights, OH	13 mi	1,465	320
Aurora, OH	13 mi	4,230	564
Streetsboro, OH	14 mi	3,091	306

Nursing homes near Garrettsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurie Ann Nursing Home	Newton Falls, OH	9.8 mi	3 of 5	60	(330) 872-1990
Longmeadow Care Center	Ravenna, OH	11 mi	2 of 5	99	(330) 297-5781
Woodlands Health And Rehab Center	Ravenna, OH	11 mi	1 of 5	95	(330) 297-4564
Ohman Family Living At Briar	Middlefield, OH	13 mi	5 of 5	96	(440) 632-5241
Windsor House At Champion	Champion, OH	13 mi	3 of 5	100	(330) 847-6266
Arbors At Streetsboro	Streetsboro, OH	13 mi	1 of 5	88	(330) 626-3031

Hospices serving Garrettsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Serenity Hospice	Stow, OH	20 mi	(330) 686-9900
Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC	Munroe Falls, OH	21 mi	(330) 443-9800
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	24 mi	(216) 916-1110
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	25 mi	(330) 533-4350

Straight-line miles from the center of Garrettsville. 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 Garrettsville

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 33% of the $4,306 monthly median income of Garrettsville 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 Garrettsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Garrettsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Laurie Ann Nursing Home in Newton Falls (9.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Longmeadow Care Center in Ravenna (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Woodlands Health And Rehab Center in Ravenna (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Garrettsville?

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 33% of the $4,306 monthly median income of Garrettsville 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 Garrettsville, OH