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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hunter, OH: the local picture

59

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

456

residents 65 or older (13% of Hunter)

48%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hunter has about 59 residents aged 85 or older among 456 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Warren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Hunter 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.

Hunter compared with Warren County and Ohio

Census figure	Hunter	Warren County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	7.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	11%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,278	$66,095	—

Older residents in towns around Hunter

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Franklin, OH	4.3 mi	1,430	199
Middletown, OH	4.3 mi	9,036	1,123
Monroe, OH	5.4 mi	2,140	348
Springboro, OH	5.5 mi	3,274	206
Lebanon, OH	6.0 mi	3,324	523
Carlisle, OH	6.2 mi	1,215	138

Nursing homes near Hunter

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Otterbein Middletown	Franklin, OH	1.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(513) 727-4590
Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community	Lebanon, OH	3.3 mi	5 of 5	154	(513) 933-5427
Arlington Pointe Care Center	Middletown, OH	3.3 mi	4 of 5	107	(513) 605-2700
Momentous Health At Franklin	Franklin, OH	4.3 mi	1 of 5	79	(937) 746-3943
The Laurels Of Middletown	Middletown, OH	4.6 mi	4 of 5	109	(513) 424-3511
Willow Knoll Post-Acute And Senior Living	Middletown, OH	4.8 mi	3 of 5	58	(513) 422-5600

Hospices serving Hunter

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of Middletown Inc	Middletown, OH	6.2 mi	(513) 424-2273
Otterbein Hospice LLC	Lebanon, OH	7.4 mi	(513) 696-8540
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC	Dayton, OH	9.9 mi	(937) 312-3170
Queen City Hospice	Mason, OH	11 mi	(513) 510-4406

Straight-line miles from the center of Hunter. 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 Hunter

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 34% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Hunter 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 Hunter: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hunter?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Otterbein Middletown in Franklin (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community in Lebanon (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Arlington Pointe Care Center in Middletown (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hunter?

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 34% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Hunter 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 Hunter, OH