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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Indiana, PA: the local picture

244

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,306

residents 65 or older (9.2% of Indiana)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Indiana County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Indiana has about 244 residents aged 85 or older among 1,306 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Indiana County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Indiana 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.

Indiana compared with Indiana County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Indiana	Indiana County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	9.2%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.7%	5.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,292	$47,369	—

Older residents in towns around Indiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Blairsville, PA	14 mi	711	17
Nanty-Glo, PA	20 mi	686	95
Northern Cambria, PA	20 mi	580	25
Derry, PA	21 mi	639	63
Vandergrift, PA	22 mi	699	42
Ford City, PA	22 mi	707	118

Nursing homes near Indiana

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Communities At Indian Haven,	Indiana, PA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	108	(724) 465-3900
Julia Pound Care Center	Indiana, PA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	96	(724) 464-1600
Beacon Ridge	Indiana, PA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	118	(724) 349-5300
Scenery Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Indiana, PA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	56	(724) 463-8705
Embassy Of Hillsdale Park	Hillsdale, PA	17 mi	2 of 5	74	(814) 743-6613
Kittanning Health & Rehab Center	Kittanning, PA	20 mi	2 of 5	119	(724) 545-2273

Hospices serving Indiana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Family Hospice	Indiana, PA	0.3 mi	(724) 463-6340
365 Hospice LLC	Carrolltown, PA	24 mi	(814) 419-4901
Penn Hospice, Inc	Ebensburg, PA	25 mi	(814) 846-4160
Conemaugh Regional Hospice	Johnstown, PA	28 mi	(814) 534-6100

Straight-line miles from the center of Indiana. 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 Indiana

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 31% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Indiana 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 Indiana: common questions

What nursing homes are near Indiana?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Communities At Indian Haven, in Indiana (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Julia Pound Care Center in Indiana (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Beacon Ridge in Indiana (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Indiana?

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 31% of the $3,941 monthly median income of Indiana 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.

More near Indiana

More senior care near Indiana

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Indiana

More for Indiana families

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.

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