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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kettering, OH: the local picture

1,413

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

11,256

residents 65 or older (20% of Kettering)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kettering has about 1,413 residents aged 85 or older among 11,256 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Kettering 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.

Kettering compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Kettering	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,054	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Kettering

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oakwood, OH	2.1 mi	1,269	94
Centerville, OH	4.3 mi	7,305	1,572
Moraine, OH	4.9 mi	835	69
Bellbrook, OH	5.3 mi	1,427	185
Beavercreek, OH	5.5 mi	9,825	810
West Carrollton, OH	5.9 mi	1,852	140

Nursing homes near Kettering

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Kettering	Kettering, OH	0.4 mi	2 of 5	90	(937) 297-4300
Kettering Heights Post Acute	Kettering, OH	0.5 mi	2 of 5	115	(937) 949-3550
Oaks Of West Kettering The	Kettering, OH	2.4 mi	2 of 5	118	(937) 293-1152
Oak Creek Terrace Inc	Kettering, OH	2.5 mi	4 of 5	69	(937) 439-1454
Village At The Greene	Dayton, OH	2.7 mi	1 of 5	52	(937) 426-5033
Sanctuary At Wilmington Place	Dayton, OH	2.8 mi	2 of 5	63	(937) 256-4663

Hospices serving Kettering

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Kettering, OH	1.1 mi	(937) 299-6980
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	1.7 mi	(937) 256-4490
Compassus - Western Ohio	Dayton, OH	3.6 mi	(937) 226-8611
Crossroads Hospice Of Dayton, LLC	Dayton, OH	6.3 mi	(937) 312-3170

Straight-line miles from the center of Kettering. 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 Kettering

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 $4,338 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kettering?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Laurels Of Kettering in Kettering (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Kettering Heights Post Acute in Kettering (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oaks Of West Kettering The in Kettering (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kettering?

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 $4,338 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering, OH