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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lithopolis, OH: the local picture

23

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

213

residents 65 or older (8.4% of Lithopolis)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fairfield County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lithopolis has about 23 residents aged 85 or older among 213 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Fairfield County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

14% of older Lithopolis 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.

Lithopolis compared with Fairfield County and Ohio

Census figure	Lithopolis	Fairfield County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	8.4%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	8.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.8%	5.6%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,375	$60,487	—

Older residents in towns around Lithopolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Canal Winchester, OH	2.2 mi	2,171	234
Groveport, OH	4.9 mi	867	143
Pickerington, OH	5.8 mi	3,018	325
Blacklick Estates, OH	6.7 mi	1,173	44
Obetz, OH	7.6 mi	802	64
Ashville, OH	9.7 mi	536	16

Nursing homes near Lithopolis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc	Canal Winchester, OH	2.1 mi	2 of 5	72	(614) 834-2500
Embassy Of Winchester	Canal Winchester, OH	2.4 mi	3 of 5	176	(614) 834-2273
Canal Winchester Care Center	Canal Winchester, OH	2.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(614) 834-6800
Pickerington Care And Rehabilitation	Pickerington, OH	5.0 mi	3 of 5	96	(614) 863-1858
Violet Springs Health Campus	Pickerington, OH	6.5 mi	2 of 5	58	(614) 751-6413
Eastland Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Columbus, OH	8.3 mi	2 of 5	93	(614) 868-9306

Hospices serving Lithopolis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lancaster, OH	13 mi	(740) 654-7077
Mount Carmel Hospice	Columbus, OH	15 mi	(614) 234-0200
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	16 mi	(614) 840-9856
National Church Residences H&C Services Central Ohio Hospice	Dublin, OH	26 mi	(614) 457-6950

Straight-line miles from the center of Lithopolis. 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 Lithopolis

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 22% of the $6,615 monthly median income of Lithopolis 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 Lithopolis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lithopolis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Altercare Of Canal Winchester Post-Acute Rc in Canal Winchester (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Embassy Of Winchester in Canal Winchester (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Canal Winchester Care Center in Canal Winchester (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lithopolis?

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 22% of the $6,615 monthly median income of Lithopolis 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 (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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Lithopolis, OH