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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Huntingdon, PA: the local picture

171

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1,335

residents 65 or older (19% of Huntingdon)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Huntingdon has about 171 residents aged 85 or older among 1,335 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Huntingdon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Huntingdon 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.

Huntingdon compared with Huntingdon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Huntingdon	Huntingdon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	3.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,132	$46,683	—

Older residents in towns around Huntingdon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tyrone, PA	18 mi	1,094	132
Greenwood, PA	18 mi	612	9
Stormstown, PA	20 mi	343	0
Altoona, PA	21 mi	7,715	903
Hollidaysburg, PA	21 mi	1,334	237
Park Forest Village, PA	21 mi	1,348	119

Nursing homes near Huntingdon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Embassy Of Huntingdon Park	Huntingdon, PA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	93	(814) 643-4210
Westminster Woods At Huntingdo	Huntingdon, PA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	64	(814) 643-3160
Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Tyrone, PA	17 mi	1 of 5	102	(814) 684-0320
Valley View Haven, Inc	Belleville, PA	18 mi	5 of 5	155	(717) 935-2105
Embassy Of Woodland Park	Orbisonia, PA	19 mi	2 of 5	125	(814) 447-0300
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Altoona, PA	20 mi	2 of 5	240	(814) 944-0845

Hospices serving Huntingdon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Ii	Altoona, PA	20 mi	(814) 944-9724
Aseracare Hospice	Altoona, PA	20 mi	(814) 941-2900
Adoration Hospice	Altoona, PA	20 mi	(814) 381-0100
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	21 mi	(814) 946-5411

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntingdon. 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 Huntingdon

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 27% of the $4,594 monthly median income of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Huntingdon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Embassy Of Huntingdon Park in Huntingdon (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westminster Woods At Huntingdo in Huntingdon (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Tyrone (17 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Huntingdon?

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 27% of the $4,594 monthly median income of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon, PA