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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kenton, OH: the local picture

312

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,505

residents 65 or older (20% of Kenton)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kenton has about 312 residents aged 85 or older among 1,505 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Hardin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Kenton 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.

Kenton compared with Hardin County and Ohio

Census figure	Kenton	Hardin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	5.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,950	$48,224	—

Older residents in towns around Kenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ada, OH	14 mi	390	41
Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	2,354	188
Upper Sandusky, OH	22 mi	1,315	201
Bluffton, OH	22 mi	887	105
Carey, OH	24 mi	573	54
Marion, OH	26 mi	5,301	594

Nursing homes near Kenton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kenton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kenton, OH	0.2 mi	3 of 5	125	(419) 674-4197
Vancrest Of Ada	Ada, OH	15 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 238-0715
Serenity Spring Senior Living At Arlington	Arlington, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	50	(419) 365-5115
Indian Lake Rehabilitation Center	Lakeview, OH	19 mi	5 of 5	40	(937) 843-4929
Wyandot County Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Upper Sandusky, OH	20 mi	4 of 5	82	(419) 294-1714
Vancrest Of Upper Sandusky	Upper Sandusky, OH	21 mi	4 of 5	99	(419) 294-4973

Hospices serving Kenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Wyandot Memorial Hospital	Upper Sandusky, OH	21 mi	(419) 294-5787
Universal Home Health & Hospice	Bellefontaine, OH	21 mi	(937) 593-1605
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	26 mi	(567) 940-9320
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	27 mi	(419) 226-9064

Straight-line miles from the center of Kenton. 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 Kenton

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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 Kenton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kenton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kenton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Kenton (0.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Vancrest Of Ada in Ada (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Serenity Spring Senior Living At Arlington in Arlington (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kenton?

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 38% of the $3,829 monthly median income of Kenton 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 Kenton, OH