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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mason, OH: the local picture

707

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

5,634

residents 65 or older (16% of Mason)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mason has about 707 residents aged 85 or older among 5,634 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Warren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Mason 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.

Mason compared with Warren County and Ohio

Census figure	Mason	Warren County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	7.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	11%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,179	$66,095	—

Older residents in towns around Mason

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Landen, OH	3.2 mi	1,475	58
Four Bridges, OH	3.7 mi	873	138
South Lebanon, OH	4.1 mi	536	34
Lebanon, OH	6.0 mi	3,324	523
Sixteen Mile Stand, OH	6.1 mi	833	32
Loveland, OH	6.6 mi	2,244	239

Nursing homes near Mason

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mason Health Care Center	Mason, OH	0.4 mi	3 of 5	53	(513) 398-2881
Mcv Health Care Facilities, Inc	Mason, OH	2.2 mi	5 of 5	73	(513) 398-1486
Majestic Care Of Cedar Village.	Mason, OH	2.6 mi	2 of 5	162	(513) 754-3100
Heritagespring Healthcare Center Of West Chester	West Chester, OH	3.1 mi	3 of 5	144	(513) 759-5777
Chesterwood Atc	West Chester, OH	3.4 mi	5 of 5	125	(513) 777-1400
Otterbein At Maineville	Maineville, OH	3.6 mi	3 of 5	60	(513) 309-5650

Hospices serving Mason

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Midwest Hospice Inc	Mason, OH	2.0 mi	(513) 236-0096
Queen City Hospice	Mason, OH	2.0 mi	(513) 510-4406
Sanctuary Hospice	Mason, OH	2.0 mi	(513) 755-0232
Christian Village Hospice	Mason, OH	2.0 mi	(513) 398-1486

Straight-line miles from the center of Mason. 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 Mason

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 25% of the $5,682 monthly median income of Mason 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 Mason: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mason?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mason Health Care Center in Mason (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mcv Health Care Facilities, Inc in Mason (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Cedar Village. in Mason (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mason?

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 25% of the $5,682 monthly median income of Mason 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 Mason, OH