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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Media, PA: the local picture

110

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,308

residents 65 or older (22% of Media)

17%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Media has about 110 residents aged 85 or older among 1,308 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Delaware County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Media 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.

Media compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Media	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	9.1%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,412	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Media

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Swarthmore, PA	2.4 mi	1,046	79
Lima, PA	2.8 mi	1,553	645
Morton, PA	3.3 mi	527	12
Brookhaven, PA	3.4 mi	1,713	253
Folsom, PA	3.7 mi	1,293	127
Woodlyn, PA	3.8 mi	1,620	49

Nursing homes near Media

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sterling Health Care And Rehab Center	Media, PA	0.3 mi	2 of 5	164	(610) 566-1400
Monticello House	Media, PA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	86	(610) 857-6358
Wallingford Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cen	Wallingford, PA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	193	(610) 565-3232
Springfield Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Springfield, PA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(610) 544-2200
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line Rehab And Skd Nsg	Media, PA	2.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(610) 353-7660
Willowbrooke Court Skd Care Center At Lima Estates	Lima, PA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(610) 565-8717

Hospices serving Media

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia	Newtown Square, PA	4.7 mi	(610) 436-1853
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Newtown Square, PA	4.7 mi	(610) 627-2050
Delaware Hospice, Inc.	Glen Mills, PA	6.3 mi	(484) 259-0017
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	9.8 mi	(484) 580-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Media. 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 Media

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 23% of the $5,368 monthly median income of Media 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 Media: common questions

What nursing homes are near Media?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sterling Health Care And Rehab Center in Media (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Monticello House in Media (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wallingford Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cen in Wallingford (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Media?

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 23% of the $5,368 monthly median income of Media 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.

More near Media

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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 Media, PA