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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lakewood, OH: the local picture

911

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

7,638

residents 65 or older (15% of Lakewood)

38%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lakewood has about 911 residents aged 85 or older among 7,638 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Lakewood 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.

Lakewood compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Lakewood	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	12%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,738	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rocky River, OH	2.8 mi	5,262	759
Fairview Park, OH	3.9 mi	3,512	343
Brooklyn, OH	4.3 mi	2,750	471
Brook Park, OH	5.5 mi	3,899	593
Cleveland, OH	6.3 mi	55,788	6,228
Bay Village, OH	6.6 mi	3,116	337

Nursing homes near Lakewood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
O'neill Healthcare Lakewood	Lakewood, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	114	(216) 228-7650
Crestmont North Nursing Home	Lakewood, OH	1.0 mi	4 of 5	71	(216) 228-9550
Enniscourt Nursing Care	Lakewood, OH	1.0 mi	2 of 5	50	(216) 226-3858
Rocky River Gardens Rehab And Nursing Ctr	Cleveland, OH	3.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(216) 251-3300
Larchwood Care	Cleveland, OH	3.0 mi	5 of 5	74	(216) 941-6100
Westpark Healthcare Campus	Cleveland, OH	3.3 mi	5 of 5	99	(216) 252-7555

Hospices serving Lakewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Nivalis Hospice	Westlake, OH	6.6 mi	(440) 462-2600
O'neill Healthcare - Hospice	Bay Village, OH	6.6 mi	(440) 328-8141
Continuum Care Hospice	Parma, OH	7.0 mi	(216) 898-8444
Holy Family Hospice	Parma, OH	8.4 mi	(440) 888-7722

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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 $3,478 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lakewood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are O'neill Healthcare Lakewood in Lakewood (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Crestmont North Nursing Home in Lakewood (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Enniscourt Nursing Care in Lakewood (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lakewood?

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 $3,478 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood, OH