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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mifflinburg, PA: the local picture

74

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

674

residents 65 or older (19% of Mifflinburg)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Union County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mifflinburg has about 74 residents aged 85 or older among 674 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Union County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Mifflinburg 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.

Mifflinburg compared with Union County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Mifflinburg	Union County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	7.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,313	$51,535	—

Older residents in towns around Mifflinburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lewisburg, PA	8.8 mi	911	166
Milton, PA	12 mi	1,072	94
Selinsgrove, PA	13 mi	1,017	163
Northumberland, PA	13 mi	804	86
Sunbury, PA	14 mi	2,156	262
South Williamsport, PA	22 mi	1,221	151

Nursing homes near Mifflinburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rolling Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Millmont, PA	7.4 mi	4 of 5	57	(570) 922-3351
Oak Glen Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Lewisburg, PA	7.7 mi	2 of 5	226	(570) 524-2271
Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag	Lewisburg, PA	7.9 mi	3 of 5	102	(570) 524-2221
Manor At Penn Village, The	Selinsgrove, PA	11 mi	2 of 5	159	(570) 374-8181
Milton Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Milton, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	138	(570) 742-2681
Nottingham Village	Northumberland, PA	13 mi	3 of 5	121	(570) 473-8366

Hospices serving Mifflinburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellspan Hospice Services	Lewisburg, PA	8.0 mi	(570) 522-2550
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	22 mi	(570) 320-7690
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	23 mi	(570) 784-1723
Crossings Hospice	Shamokin, PA	27 mi	(570) 648-8989

Straight-line miles from the center of Mifflinburg. 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 Mifflinburg

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 32% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Mifflinburg 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 Mifflinburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mifflinburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rolling Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Millmont (7.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oak Glen Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Lewisburg (7.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag in Lewisburg (7.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mifflinburg?

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 32% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Mifflinburg 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 Mifflinburg, PA