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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lakemore, OH: the local picture

69

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

826

residents 65 or older (28% of Lakemore)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lakemore has about 69 residents aged 85 or older among 826 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 Summit County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Lakemore 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.

Lakemore compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Lakemore	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,991	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Lakemore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mogadore, OH	2.2 mi	919	71
Uniontown, OH	4.5 mi	1,508	107
Green, OH	5.4 mi	5,720	748
Tallmadge, OH	5.8 mi	4,343	634
Portage Lakes, OH	6.1 mi	1,638	221
Hartville, OH	6.3 mi	734	202

Nursing homes near Lakemore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Colony Healthcare Center	Tallmadge, OH	4.3 mi	3 of 5	117	(330) 630-9780
Pebble Creek Healthcare Center	Akron, OH	4.5 mi	5 of 5	150	(330) 645-0200
Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Ltd	Akron, OH	4.7 mi	4 of 5	69	(330) 409-0345
The Pinnacle Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Tallmadge, OH	5.2 mi	5 of 5	75	(330) 633-0555
Tallmadge Health & Rehab Center	Tallmadge, OH	6.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(216) 292-5706
Altercare Of Hartville Ctr For	Hartville, OH	6.7 mi	5 of 5	95	(330) 877-2666

Hospices serving Lakemore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	4.1 mi	(330) 899-9100
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	5.8 mi	(330) 564-1444
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	7.1 mi	(234) 200-1210
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Akron	Fairlawn, OH	14 mi	(330) 873-3468

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakemore. 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 Lakemore

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 41% of the $3,499 monthly median income of Lakemore 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 Lakemore: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lakemore?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Colony Healthcare Center in Tallmadge (4.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pebble Creek Healthcare Center in Akron (4.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Ltd in Akron (4.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lakemore?

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 41% of the $3,499 monthly median income of Lakemore 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 Lakemore, OH