Dementia Care in Lower Burrell, PA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lower Burrell, PA: the local picture

554

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

2,946

residents 65 or older (25% of Lower Burrell)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lower Burrell has about 554 residents aged 85 or older among 2,946 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Lower Burrell 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.

Lower Burrell compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lower Burrell	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,800	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Lower Burrell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Kensington, PA	2.0 mi	2,696	328
Brackenridge, PA	2.1 mi	576	42
Arnold, PA	2.5 mi	922	87
Tarentum, PA	2.6 mi	766	192
Natrona Heights, PA	2.8 mi	1,561	166
Springdale, PA	4.4 mi	921	60

Nursing homes near Lower Burrell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Lower Burrell, PA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	103	(724) 339-1071
Eden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Brackenridge, PA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	97	(724) 224-9200
Harmar Village Health & Rehab Center	Cheswick, PA	6.0 mi	1 of 5	130	(724) 274-3773
Willows Of Presbyterian Senior	Oakmont, PA	7.1 mi	1 of 5	193	(412) 828-5600
Quality Life Services - Apollo	Apollo, PA	7.2 mi	1 of 5	177	(412) 727-3451
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Cheswick	Cheswick, PA	8.2 mi	1 of 5	121	(412) 767-4998

Hospices serving Lower Burrell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Monarch Hospice	Lower Burrell, PA	1.5 mi	(724) 335-1600
Heritage Hospice, LLC	New Kensington, PA	1.5 mi	(724) 334-6600
Adoration Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	9.2 mi	(412) 963-6310
Interim Health Care Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	9.2 mi	(412) 371-3726

Straight-line miles from the center of Lower Burrell. 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 Lower Burrell

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 31% of the $3,900 monthly median income of Lower Burrell 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 Lower Burrell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lower Burrell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Lower Burrell (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Eden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brackenridge (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harmar Village Health & Rehab Center in Cheswick (6.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lower Burrell?

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 31% of the $3,900 monthly median income of Lower Burrell 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 Lower Burrell, PA