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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gettysburg, PA: the local picture

86

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,048

residents 65 or older (13% of Gettysburg)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Adams County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gettysburg has about 86 residents aged 85 or older among 1,048 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Adams County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Gettysburg 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.

Gettysburg compared with Adams County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Gettysburg	Adams County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	6.1%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	6.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,926	$61,403	—

Older residents in towns around Gettysburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Heritage, PA	3.1 mi	723	25
Emmitsburg, MD	9.8 mi	636	41
Carroll Valley, PA	9.8 mi	832	94
Littlestown, PA	9.8 mi	810	44
McSherrystown, PA	12 mi	487	85
Taneytown, MD	12 mi	1,718	126

Nursing homes near Gettysburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg	Gettysburg, PA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	135	(717) 334-6249
Gettysburg Center	Gettysburg, PA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	118	(717) 337-3238
Gardens At Gettysburg, The	Gettysburg, PA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	102	(717) 334-6764
Concordia At Spiritrust Gettysburg	Gettysburg, PA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(717) 334-6204
Cross Keys Village-Brethren Home Community, The	New Oxford, PA	9.2 mi	4 of 5	100	(717) 624-2161
Paramount Nursing And Rehab At Fayetteville, LLC	Fayetteville, PA	12 mi	1 of 5	92	(717) 352-2721

Hospices serving Gettysburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Program/Vna Of Hanover And Spring Grove	Hanover, PA	14 mi	(717) 637-1227
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	23 mi	(410) 871-8000
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice	Chambersburg, PA	24 mi	(717) 264-8178
Amedisys Hospice Of York	York, PA	27 mi	(717) 845-8599

Straight-line miles from the center of Gettysburg. 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 Gettysburg

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 31% of the $3,911 monthly median income of Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gettysburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Transitions Healthcare Gettysburg in Gettysburg (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Gettysburg Center in Gettysburg (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Gardens At Gettysburg, The in Gettysburg (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gettysburg?

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 31% of the $3,911 monthly median income of Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg, PA