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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Huron, OH: the local picture

269

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

1,922

residents 65 or older (28% of Huron)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Huron has about 269 residents aged 85 or older among 1,922 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 (31% in Erie County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Huron 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.

Huron compared with Erie County and Ohio

Census figure	Huron	Erie County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	3.7%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,880	$53,841	—

Older residents in towns around Huron

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sandusky, OH	8.8 mi	4,167	339
Norwalk, OH	11 mi	3,099	375
Vermilion, OH	13 mi	2,664	367
Bellevue, OH	17 mi	1,508	119
Amherst, OH	17 mi	2,780	368
Oberlin, OH	19 mi	1,728	380

Nursing homes near Huron

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Huron, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	90	(419) 433-4990
The Meadows At Osborn Park	Huron, OH	4.0 mi	3 of 5	130	(419) 627-8733
Parkvue Health Care Center	Sandusky, OH	5.0 mi	5 of 5	84	(419) 621-1900
Ohio Veterans Home	Sandusky, OH	6.8 mi	4 of 5	427	(419) 625-2454
Concord Care And Rehabilitation Center	Sandusky, OH	6.9 mi	4 of 5	50	(419) 626-5373
Vista Care Center Of Milan	Milan, OH	7.7 mi	2 of 5	90	(419) 499-2576

Hospices serving Huron

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Stein Hospice Services, Inc	Sandusky, OH	7.9 mi	(419) 625-5269
Mercy Health-New Life Hospice	Lorain, OH	19 mi	(440) 960-4555
Heartland Hospice	Fremont, OH	29 mi	(419) 355-9209
Cleveland Clinic Hospice	Independence, OH	47 mi	(216) 444-9819

Straight-line miles from the center of Huron. 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 Huron

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 33% of the $4,407 monthly median income of Huron 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 Huron: common questions

What nursing homes are near Huron?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Admirals Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation in Huron (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Meadows At Osborn Park in Huron (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parkvue Health Care Center in Sandusky (5.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Huron?

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 33% of the $4,407 monthly median income of Huron 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 Huron, OH