Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Gibsonia, PA: the local picture

17
residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)
815
residents 65 or older (28% of Gibsonia)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gibsonia has about 17 residents aged 85 or older among 815 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Allegheny County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Gibsonia 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.

Gibsonia compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figureGibsoniaAllegheny CountyPennsylvania
Residents 85 or older0.6%2.5%2.4%
Residents 65 or older28%20%19%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%31%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone13%34%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.2%10%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home3.5%8.5%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$51,477$54,654—

Older residents in towns around Gibsonia

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Bakerstown, PA2.1 mi49787
Allison Park, PA4.1 mi4,878546
Seven Fields, PA6.3 mi41744
Glenshaw, PA6.4 mi2,396381
Franklin Park, PA7.4 mi2,289140
Fox Chapel, PA8.4 mi96757

Nursing homes near Gibsonia

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
St Barnabas Nursing HomeGibsonia, PA1.4 mi4 of 5119(724) 443-0700
Concordia At Rebecca ResidenceAllison Park, PA4.1 mi4 of 560(724) 444-0600
St John Specialty Care CenterMars, PA4.9 mi1 of 5150(724) 625-1571
Harmony Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterWexford, PA4.9 mi2 of 555(724) 935-3781
Perry Health & Rehab CenterWexford, PA5.0 mi1 of 5182(412) 366-7900
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At CheswickCheswick, PA5.7 mi1 of 5121(412) 767-4998

Hospices serving Gibsonia

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Good Samaritan Hospice Of PittsburghValencia, PA5.4 mi(724) 933-8888
St Barnabas HospiceValencia, PA5.4 mi(724) 443-0700
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home HospicWarrendale, PA6.0 mi(855) 602-2500
Hope Hospice IncPittsburgh, PA7.1 mi(412) 367-3685

Straight-line miles from the center of Gibsonia. 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 Gibsonia

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 29% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Gibsonia 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 Gibsonia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gibsonia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Barnabas Nursing Home in Gibsonia (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Concordia At Rebecca Residence in Allison Park (4.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St John Specialty Care Center in Mars (4.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gibsonia?

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 29% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Gibsonia 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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