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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marienville, PA: the local picture

64

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

391

residents 65 or older (12% of Marienville)

43%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marienville has about 64 residents aged 85 or older among 391 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 Forest County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Marienville 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.

Marienville compared with Forest County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Marienville	Forest County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	3.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	8.6%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	6.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,288	$44,750	—

Older residents in towns around Marienville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ridgway, PA	20 mi	768	175
Kane, PA	21 mi	783	119
Brookville, PA	21 mi	929	164
Clarion, PA	22 mi	399	62
Warren, PA	26 mi	1,928	181
Treasure Lake, PA	29 mi	1,697	179

Nursing homes near Marienville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lecom At Snyder Memorial	Marienville, PA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(814) 927-6670
Lutheran Home At Kane, The	Kane, PA	21 mi	5 of 5	90	(814) 837-6707
Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr	Brookville, PA	22 mi	4 of 5	90	(814) 849-3615
Highland View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Brockway, PA	22 mi	4 of 5	50	(814) 265-8265
Shippenville Nursing And Rehab	Shippenville, PA	22 mi	3 of 5	120	(814) 226-5660
Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor	Brookville, PA	23 mi	2 of 5	160	(814) 849-8026

Hospices serving Marienville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Clarion Forest Vna Hospice	Clarion, PA	22 mi	(814) 297-8400
Hospice Of Warren County	Warren, PA	26 mi	(814) 723-2455
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	30 mi	(814) 781-1415
Aseracare Hospice	Waterford, PA	57 mi	(814) 836-5255

Straight-line miles from the center of Marienville. 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 Marienville

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 29% of the $4,191 monthly median income of Marienville 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 Marienville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marienville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lecom At Snyder Memorial in Marienville (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lutheran Home At Kane, The in Kane (21 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr in Brookville (22 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marienville?

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 29% of the $4,191 monthly median income of Marienville 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 (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 Marienville, PA