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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Meadville, PA: the local picture

352

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2,300

residents 65 or older (18% of Meadville)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Crawford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Meadville has about 352 residents aged 85 or older among 2,300 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Crawford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Meadville 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.

Meadville compared with Crawford County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Meadville	Crawford County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.4%	5.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,929	$45,295	—

Older residents in towns around Meadville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Edinboro, PA	16 mi	544	133
Pymatuning Central, PA	18 mi	765	52
Greenville, PA	21 mi	1,130	123
Sugarcreek, PA	22 mi	1,435	340
Union City, PA	23 mi	668	77
Franklin, PA	25 mi	1,405	129

Nursing homes near Meadville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesbury United Methodist Commu	Meadville, PA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	210	(814) 332-9000
Meadville Medical Ctr Tcu	Meadville, PA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	32	(814) 333-5961
Embassy Of Park Avenue	Meadville, PA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	173	(814) 337-4228
Crawford Care Center	Saegertown, PA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	157	(814) 763-2445
Rolling Fields, Inc	Conneautville, PA	13 mi	5 of 5	181	(814) 587-2012
Edinboro Manor	Edinboro, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	121	(814) 734-5021

Hospices serving Meadville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Crawford County Inc	Meadville, PA	1.0 mi	(814) 333-5403
Gentiva Ii	Meadville, PA	1.0 mi	(814) 334-4660
Aseracare Hospice	Waterford, PA	23 mi	(814) 836-5255
Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County, Hos	Franklin, PA	24 mi	(814) 432-6555

Straight-line miles from the center of Meadville. 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 Meadville

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 40% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Meadville 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 Meadville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Meadville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wesbury United Methodist Commu in Meadville (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Meadville Medical Ctr Tcu in Meadville (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Embassy Of Park Avenue in Meadville (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Meadville?

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 40% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Meadville 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 Meadville, PA