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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kent, OH: the local picture

248

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

3,082

residents 65 or older (11% of Kent)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Portage County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kent has about 248 residents aged 85 or older among 3,082 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Portage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Kent 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.

Kent compared with Portage County and Ohio

Census figure	Kent	Portage County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	6.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.8%	4.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,223	$60,251	—

Older residents in towns around Kent

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brimfield, OH	3.6 mi	499	12
Munroe Falls, OH	3.9 mi	1,585	415
Tallmadge, OH	4.3 mi	4,343	634
Stow, OH	4.4 mi	6,690	894
Silver Lake, OH	4.9 mi	687	82
Ravenna, OH	6.3 mi	2,066	161

Nursing homes near Kent

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tamarack Ridge Health And Rehabilitation	Kent, OH	1.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(330) 593-5300
Majestic Care Of Kent	Kent, OH	1.7 mi	2 of 5	74	(330) 678-4912
Arbors At Stow	Stow, OH	2.9 mi	2 of 5	145	(330) 688-1188
Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center	Kent, OH	3.5 mi	5 of 5	79	(330) 296-6415
Heather Knoll Retirement Village	Tallmadge, OH	4.4 mi	5 of 5	115	(330) 688-8600
The Pavilion At Stow For Nursing And Rehabilitatio	Stow, OH	4.8 mi	3 of 5	51	(330) 688-1828

Hospices serving Kent

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Northern Ohio LLC	Munroe Falls, OH	4.0 mi	(330) 443-9800
Serenity Hospice	Stow, OH	4.4 mi	(330) 686-9900
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	7.7 mi	(234) 200-1210
Gardens Of Western Reserve Hospice	Cuyahoga Falls, OH	7.7 mi	(216) 916-1110

Straight-line miles from the center of Kent. 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 Kent

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 31% of the $4,602 monthly median income of Kent 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 Kent: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kent?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tamarack Ridge Health And Rehabilitation in Kent (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Kent in Kent (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Arbors At Stow in Stow (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kent?

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 31% of the $4,602 monthly median income of Kent 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 Kent, OH