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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marietta, OH: the local picture

463

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

2,940

residents 65 or older (22% of Marietta)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marietta has about 463 residents aged 85 or older among 2,940 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Marietta 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.

Marietta compared with Washington County and Ohio

Census figure	Marietta	Washington County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	2.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,500	$49,491	—

Older residents in towns around Marietta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Williamstown, WV	1.8 mi	818	73
Devola, OH	3.8 mi	864	119
Vienna, WV	8.2 mi	2,273	324
Parkersburg, WV	12 mi	6,319	667
Belpre, OH	13 mi	1,628	205
Blennerhassett, WV	15 mi	807	71

Nursing homes near Marietta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbors At Marietta	Marietta, OH	0.3 mi	2 of 5	133	(740) 373-3597
Marietta Heights Post Acute	Marietta, OH	0.8 mi	not rated	99	(740) 373-8920
Harmar Place Nursing And Rehabilitation	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	1 of 5	86	(740) 376-5600
Waterview Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Marietta, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	80	(740) 434-5900
Worthington Healthcare Center	Parkersburg, WV	10 mi	2 of 5	105	(304) 485-7447
Belmont Healthcare Center	Belmont, WV	10 mi	2 of 5	68	(304) 665-2065

Hospices serving Marietta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Marietta Home Health & Hospice,An Amedisys Partner	Marietta, OH	1.0 mi	(740) 374-9100
Amedisys Hospice Of Vienna	Vienna, WV	8.5 mi	(304) 424-6270
Cawley Hospice	Belpre, OH	12 mi	(740) 760-1299
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	46 mi	(740) 281-2243

Straight-line miles from the center of Marietta. 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 Marietta

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 35% of the $4,125 monthly median income of Marietta 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 Marietta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marietta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arbors At Marietta in Marietta (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Marietta Heights Post Acute in Marietta (0.8 mi, not rated overall); Harmar Place Nursing And Rehabilitation in Marietta (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marietta?

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 35% of the $4,125 monthly median income of Marietta 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 Marietta, OH