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

Local figures

Dementia Care in McGovern, PA: the local picture

91

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,022

residents 65 or older (23% of McGovern)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

McGovern has about 91 residents aged 85 or older among 1,022 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older McGovern 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.

McGovern compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	McGovern	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,686	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around McGovern

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Canonsburg, PA	2.9 mi	1,541	291
Muse, PA	4.0 mi	409	110
Washington, PA	4.4 mi	2,067	160
Wolfdale, PA	4.7 mi	758	146
Southpointe, PA	4.8 mi	315	10
Cecil-Bishop, PA	6.0 mi	481	28

Nursing homes near McGovern

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenery Center For Rehab And Nursing	Canonsburg, PA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	140	(724) 745-8000
Premier Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Ctr	Washington, PA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	288	(724) 228-5010
Townview Health And Rehabilitation Center	Canonsburg, PA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	118	(724) 746-5040
Transitions Healthcare Washington Pa	Washington, PA	3.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(724) 228-4740
Wecare At South Hills Rehabilitation And Nrsg Ctr	Canonsburg, PA	4.3 mi	not rated	104	(724) 746-1300
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Washington	Washington, PA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	74	(724) 222-2148

Hospices serving McGovern

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	4.0 mi	(724) 250-4500
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	9.7 mi	(412) 279-4255
Affinity Care Of Pittsburgh, LLC.	Pittsburgh, PA	10 mi	(412) 238-2800
Gentiva	Pittsburgh, PA	15 mi	(412) 920-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of McGovern. 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 McGovern

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 17% of the $7,391 monthly median income of McGovern 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 McGovern: common questions

What nursing homes are near McGovern?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Greenery Center For Rehab And Nursing in Canonsburg (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Premier Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Ctr in Washington (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Townview Health And Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in McGovern?

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 17% of the $7,391 monthly median income of McGovern 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 McGovern, PA