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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Millersburg, OH: the local picture

91

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

792

residents 65 or older (25% of Millersburg)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Holmes County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Millersburg has about 91 residents aged 85 or older among 792 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Holmes County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Millersburg 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.

Millersburg compared with Holmes County and Ohio

Census figure	Millersburg	Holmes County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	22%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.0%	49%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,583	$47,336	—

Older residents in towns around Millersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sugarcreek, OH	15 mi	469	61
Loudonville, OH	17 mi	597	108
Wooster, OH	18 mi	5,645	763
Coshocton, OH	20 mi	2,273	325
Strasburg, OH	21 mi	688	48
West Lafayette, OH	21 mi	449	56

Nursing homes near Millersburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majora Lane Ctr For Rehab & Nsg Care Inc	Millersburg, OH	0.7 mi	4 of 5	80	(330) 674-4444
Sycamore Run Nursing And Rehab Ctr	Millersburg, OH	2.1 mi	4 of 5	108	(330) 674-0015
Scenic Pointe Nursing And Rehab Ctr	Millersburg, OH	2.4 mi	5 of 5	150	(330) 674-0015
Walnut Hills Nursing Home	Walnut Creek, OH	10 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 893-3200
Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Baltic, OH	14 mi	5 of 5	85	(330) 897-4311
Wayne County Care Center	Wooster, OH	16 mi	5 of 5	50	(330) 262-1786

Hospices serving Millersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	18 mi	(330) 264-4899
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	32 mi	(740) 263-2248
Corsocare Hospice	North Canton, OH	33 mi	(866) 257-9773
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	38 mi	(330) 899-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Millersburg. 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 Millersburg

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 58% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Millersburg 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 Millersburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Millersburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majora Lane Ctr For Rehab & Nsg Care Inc in Millersburg (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sycamore Run Nursing And Rehab Ctr in Millersburg (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Scenic Pointe Nursing And Rehab Ctr in Millersburg (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Millersburg?

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 58% of the $2,465 monthly median income of Millersburg 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 Millersburg, OH