Dementia Care in Lawrence Park, PA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lawrence Park, PA: the local picture

64

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

585

residents 65 or older (15% of Lawrence Park)

23%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lawrence Park has about 64 residents aged 85 or older among 585 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Erie County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Lawrence Park 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.

Lawrence Park compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lawrence Park	Erie County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	6.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,528	$47,768	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrence Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wesleyville, PA	1.1 mi	498	86
Northwest Harborcreek, PA	1.5 mi	2,354	305
Erie, PA	3.5 mi	15,350	1,876
North East, PA	11 mi	782	79
Fairview, PA	15 mi	749	81
Girard, PA	18 mi	545	55

Nursing homes near Lawrence Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Twinbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Erie, PA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	118	(814) 898-5600
Ball Pavilion, The	Erie, PA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	85	(814) 899-8600
Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home	Erie, PA	2.8 mi	5 of 5	107	(814) 871-4531
Nightingale Nursing And Rehab Center	Erie, PA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	139	(814) 459-0621
Lecom At Village Square, LLC	Erie, PA	3.8 mi	4 of 5	110	(814) 452-3271
Sarah Reed Senior Living	Erie, PA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	106	(814) 878-2600

Hospices serving Lawrence Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Erie, PA	3.5 mi	(814) 877-6120
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Erie	Erie, PA	7.2 mi	(814) 836-0214
Lakeland Area Hospice, LP	Erie, PA	7.2 mi	(814) 838-0511
Vna Hospice Services Of Erie County	Erie, PA	8.3 mi	(814) 454-2831

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrence Park. 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 Lawrence Park

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, which is 35% of the $3,461 monthly median income of Lawrence Park households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Lawrence Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lawrence Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Twinbrook Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Erie (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ball Pavilion, The in Erie (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pennsylvania Soldiers And Sailors Home in Erie (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lawrence Park?

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, which is 35% of the $3,461 monthly median income of Lawrence Park households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Lawrence Park, PA