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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grove City, PA: the local picture

197

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1,092

residents 65 or older (14% of Grove City)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mercer County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grove City has about 197 residents aged 85 or older among 1,092 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Mercer County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% 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 Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Grove City	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.1%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	4.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,010	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Grove City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Slippery Rock, PA	6.3 mi	275	8
Slippery Rock University, PA	6.8 mi	0	0
New Castle, PA	17 mi	4,073	585
Hermitage, PA	19 mi	4,562	726
Shanor-Northvue, PA	19 mi	1,054	204
Franklin, PA	21 mi	1,405	129

Nursing homes near Grove City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grove Manor	Grove City, PA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	59	(412) 458-7800
Quality Life Services - Grove City	Grove City, PA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	109	(724) 458-9501
Orchard Manor	Grove City, PA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	121	(724) 458-7760
Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove Care Center	Harrisville, PA	4.6 mi	2 of 5	103	(724) 735-4224
Quality Life Services - Mercer	Mercer, PA	11 mi	5 of 5	48	(724) 662-5860
Avalon Springs Care Center	Mercer, PA	11 mi	4 of 5	100	(724) 662-5400

Hospices serving Grove City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Steel City Hospice	Hermitage, PA	20 mi	(724) 996-7580
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	20 mi	(724) 431-3501
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	20 mi	(724) 431-4170
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	33 mi	(724) 933-8888

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 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 41% of the $3,001 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. 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 Grove City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grove City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grove Manor in Grove City (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Quality Life Services - Grove City in Grove City (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Orchard Manor in Grove City (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grove City?

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 41% of the $3,001 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. 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 Grove City, PA