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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Middlefield, OH: the local picture

135

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

930

residents 65 or older (34% of Middlefield)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Geauga County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Middlefield has about 135 residents aged 85 or older among 930 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 (26% in Geauga County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Middlefield 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.

Middlefield compared with Geauga County and Ohio

Census figure	Middlefield	Geauga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	34%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	21%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	7.1%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	12%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,657	$68,978	—

Older residents in towns around Middlefield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chardon, OH	11 mi	1,111	162
Garrettsville, OH	12 mi	610	43
South Russell, OH	13 mi	830	102
Bainbridge, OH	15 mi	1,935	209
Chesterland, OH	16 mi	2,182	565
Champion Heights, OH	16 mi	1,465	320

Nursing homes near Middlefield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ohman Family Living At Briar	Middlefield, OH	0.3 mi	5 of 5	96	(440) 632-5241
Burton Health Care Center	Burton, OH	3.4 mi	5 of 5	90	(440) 834-1084
Autumn Hills Healthcare Community	Huntsburg, OH	4.9 mi	5 of 5	76	(440) 635-5567
Chardon Woods	Chardon, OH	9.1 mi	3 of 5	161	(440) 285-4040
Mapleview Country Villa	Chardon, OH	9.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(440) 286-8176
Ohman Family Living At Holly	Newbury, OH	11 mi	5 of 5	92	(440) 338-8220

Hospices serving Middlefield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	22 mi	(440) 386-2500
Hospice Of The Western Reserve At University Hosp	Cleveland, OH	27 mi	(216) 383-2222
Hospice Of The Western Reserve, Inc	Cleveland, OH	27 mi	(216) 383-2222
Serenity Hospice	Stow, OH	27 mi	(330) 686-9900

Straight-line miles from the center of Middlefield. 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 Middlefield

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 45% of the $3,221 monthly median income of Middlefield 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 Middlefield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Middlefield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ohman Family Living At Briar in Middlefield (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Burton Health Care Center in Burton (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Autumn Hills Healthcare Community in Huntsburg (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Middlefield?

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 45% of the $3,221 monthly median income of Middlefield 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 Middlefield, OH