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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grove City, OH: the local picture

833

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

7,979

residents 65 or older (19% of Grove City)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grove City has about 833 residents aged 85 or older among 7,979 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Grove City 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.

Grove City compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Grove City	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.2%	17%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,952	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Grove City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lincoln Village, OH	5.0 mi	1,308	90
Grandview Heights, OH	7.1 mi	949	120
Commercial Point, OH	7.8 mi	260	35
Obetz, OH	8.2 mi	802	64
Lake Darby, OH	8.4 mi	482	10
Columbus, OH	9.0 mi	103,532	10,518

Nursing homes near Grove City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monterey Care Center	Grove City, OH	1.5 mi	2 of 5	148	(614) 875-7700
Embassy Of Woodview	Columbus, OH	2.9 mi	2 of 5	95	(614) 276-8222
West Park Care Center LLC	Columbus, OH	2.9 mi	2 of 5	99	(614) 274-4222
Columbus Healthcare Center	Columbus, OH	3.4 mi	2 of 5	100	(614) 276-4400
Meadow Grove Transitional Care	Grove City, OH	3.5 mi	3 of 5	99	(614) 594-1600
Laurels Of West Columbus, The	Columbus, OH	4.3 mi	1 of 5	97	(614) 812-1200

Hospices serving Grove City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mount Carmel Hospice	Columbus, OH	6.1 mi	(614) 234-0200
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare	Columbus, OH	7.5 mi	(614) 355-1100
Summit Hospice	Grandview Heights, OH	7.5 mi	(614) 370-4453
Zusman Community Hospice	Columbus, OH	10 mi	(614) 559-0350

Straight-line miles from the center of Grove City. 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 Grove City

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 29% of the $4,996 monthly median income of Grove City 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 Grove City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grove City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Monterey Care Center in Grove City (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Embassy Of Woodview in Columbus (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); West Park Care Center LLC in Columbus (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grove City?

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 29% of the $4,996 monthly median income of Grove City 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 Grove City, OH