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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lima, OH: the local picture

763

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

5,615

residents 65 or older (16% of Lima)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Allen County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lima has about 763 residents aged 85 or older among 5,615 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Allen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Lima 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.

Lima compared with Allen County and Ohio

Census figure	Lima	Allen County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	3.4%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,784	$46,579	—

Older residents in towns around Lima

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Shawnee, OH	4.6 mi	1,253	86
Wapakoneta, OH	13 mi	2,093	362
Delphos, OH	14 mi	1,688	309
Ada, OH	15 mi	390	41
Bluffton, OH	16 mi	887	105
Ottawa, OH	20 mi	866	175

Nursing homes near Lima

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springview Manor	Lima, OH	0.5 mi	4 of 5	62	(419) 227-3661
Carecore At Lima	Lima, OH	1.4 mi	4 of 5	88	(419) 227-2154
Lima Convalescent Home	Lima, OH	1.4 mi	4 of 5	72	(419) 224-9741
Liberty Retirement Community Of Lima Inc	Lima, OH	2.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(419) 331-2273
Springs Of Lima The	Lima, OH	2.8 mi	5 of 5	56	(419) 221-6051
Shawnee Manor	Lima, OH	3.0 mi	4 of 5	137	(419) 999-2055

Hospices serving Lima

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	1.5 mi	(567) 940-9320
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	1.8 mi	(419) 226-9064
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	4.6 mi	(419) 228-2535
Putnam County Hospice	Ottawa, OH	20 mi	(419) 523-4449

Straight-line miles from the center of Lima. 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 Lima

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 47% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lima?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Springview Manor in Lima (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Carecore At Lima in Lima (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lima Convalescent Home in Lima (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lima?

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 47% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima, OH