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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Geistown, PA: the local picture

67

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

777

residents 65 or older (31% of Geistown)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Cambria County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Geistown has about 67 residents aged 85 or older among 777 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Cambria County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Geistown 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.

Geistown compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Geistown	Cambria County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	31%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	2.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,000	$43,129	—

Older residents in towns around Geistown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Belmont, PA	1.1 mi	804	194
Johnstown, PA	3.3 mi	3,665	442
Elim, PA	3.8 mi	968	83
Westmont, PA	4.6 mi	1,061	60
Windber, PA	4.7 mi	760	103
Nanty-Glo, PA	12 mi	686	95

Nursing homes near Geistown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Concordia At Arbutus Park	Johnstown, PA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	141	(814) 266-8621
Richland Nursing And Rehab	Johnstown, PA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	97	(814) 266-9702
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Tcu	Johnstown, PA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	30	(814) 534-6111
Laurel View Village	Davidsville, PA	3.5 mi	3 of 5	60	(814) 288-2724
Windber Woods Senior Living & Rehabilitation Ctr	Windber, PA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	127	(814) 467-5505
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown	Johnstown, PA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	63	(814) 255-6844

Hospices serving Geistown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Conemaugh Regional Hospice	Johnstown, PA	0.7 mi	(814) 534-6100
1 Laurel Highlands Hospice Care	Johnstown, PA	3.8 mi	(814) 410-9119
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care	Johnstown, PA	3.8 mi	(814) 262-8305
Windber Hospice	Windber, PA	5.0 mi	(814) 467-3711

Straight-line miles from the center of Geistown. 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 Geistown

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 38% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Geistown 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 Geistown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Geistown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Concordia At Arbutus Park in Johnstown (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Richland Nursing And Rehab in Johnstown (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Tcu in Johnstown (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Geistown?

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 38% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Geistown 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 Geistown, PA