Kutztown University, Pennsylvania

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Kutztown University, PA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Kutztown University, PA: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of Kutztown University)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
$14.14
median hourly wage of home care aides in Pennsylvania (BLS, May 2025)

Kutztown University has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 0 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.

Kutztown University compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figureKutztown UniversityBerks CountyPennsylvania
Residents 85 or older0.0%2.4%2.4%
Residents 65 or older0.0%18%19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home11%21%12%

Older residents in towns around Kutztown University

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Kutztown, PA0.8 mi96678
Fleetwood, PA4.2 mi823200
Blandon, PA6.7 mi1,16164
Breinigsville, PA8.1 mi96161
Alburtis, PA9.7 mi2176
Ancient Oaks, PA11 mi1,42398

Nursing homes near Kutztown University

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Willow Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare CenterKutztown, PA0.7 mi2 of 5140(610) 683-6220
Lutheran Home At Topton, TheTopton, PA4.3 mi5 of 5194(610) 682-1400
Mosser Nursing HomeTrexlertown, PA9.4 mi5 of 560(610) 395-5661
Laureldale Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation CentLaureldale, PA10 mi3 of 5198(610) 921-9292
Berks Heim Nursing & RehabilitationLeesport, PA11 mi5 of 5420(610) 376-4841
Complete Care At Lehigh LLCMacungie, PA12 mi3 of 5128(610) 366-0500

Hospices serving Kutztown University

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Aseracare HospiceAllentown, PA9.8 mi(610) 336-0711
Compassus - AllentownAllentown, PA9.8 mi(610) 336-8000
Compassus - Greater PhiladelphiaHamburg, PA11 mi(215) 557-7300
Tower Health At Home - BerksReading, PA15 mi(610) 378-0481

Straight-line miles from the center of Kutztown University. 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 Kutztown University

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. 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 Kutztown University: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kutztown University?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willow Brook Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Kutztown (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lutheran Home At Topton, The in Topton (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mosser Nursing Home in Trexlertown (9.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kutztown University?

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. 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.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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