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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Massillon, OH: the local picture

664

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

6,545

residents 65 or older (20% of Massillon)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Stark County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Massillon has about 664 residents aged 85 or older among 6,545 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 (30% in Stark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Massillon 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.

Massillon compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	Massillon	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	8.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	3.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,198	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around Massillon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Perry Heights, OH	3.1 mi	1,510	204
Richville, OH	3.8 mi	835	60
Reedurban, OH	4.8 mi	960	148
Canal Fulton, OH	8.1 mi	1,125	139
Canton, OH	8.4 mi	10,940	1,292
North Canton, OH	9.1 mi	4,606	845

Nursing homes near Massillon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legends Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Massillon, OH	1.3 mi	2 of 5	65	(330) 837-1001
Meadow Wind Health Care Center	Massillon, OH	2.0 mi	2 of 5	99	(330) 833-2026
Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehab	Massillon, OH	2.2 mi	5 of 5	89	(330) 830-8500
Hanover Healthcare Center	Massillon, OH	3.0 mi	2 of 5	125	(330) 837-1741
Laurels Of Massillon, The	Massillon, OH	3.0 mi	4 of 5	140	(330) 830-9988
Altercare Of Navarre Ctr For Rehab & Nrsg Care	Navarre, OH	4.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(330) 879-2765

Hospices serving Massillon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	5.6 mi	(330) 479-2378
Advantage Hospice Company	Canton, OH	6.2 mi	(234) 262-9650
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	6.2 mi	(234) 203-3223
Corsocare Hospice	North Canton, OH	7.7 mi	(866) 257-9773

Straight-line miles from the center of Massillon. 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 Massillon

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 38% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Massillon 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 Massillon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Massillon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Legends Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Massillon (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Meadow Wind Health Care Center in Massillon (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Amherst Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehab in Massillon (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Massillon?

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 38% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Massillon 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 Massillon, OH