Mineral Ridge, Ohio

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Mineral Ridge, OH

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Mineral Ridge, OH: the local picture

97
residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)
1,054
residents 65 or older (29% of Mineral Ridge)
18%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Trumbull County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mineral Ridge has about 97 residents aged 85 or older among 1,054 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Trumbull County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Mineral Ridge 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.

Mineral Ridge compared with Trumbull County and Ohio

Census figureMineral RidgeTrumbull CountyOhio
Residents 85 or older2.7%2.5%2.1%
Residents 65 or older29%22%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability18%34%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%34%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.1%10%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.9%4.7%8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$59,038$46,417—

Older residents in towns around Mineral Ridge

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
McDonald, OH2.6 mi68494
Austintown, OH3.4 mi6,978842
Niles, OH3.5 mi4,262551
Girard, OH3.9 mi1,920207
Lordstown, OH6.0 mi81974
Youngstown, OH6.5 mi10,8061,432

Nursing homes near Mineral Ridge

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Vista Center At The RidgeMineral Ridge, OH1.0 mi2 of 5155(330) 652-9901
Briarfield At Ashley CircleYoungstown, OH1.6 mi4 of 574(330) 793-3010
Aventura At Humility HouseAustintown, OH1.6 mi3 of 570(330) 505-0144
Briarfield ManorYoungstown, OH3.0 mi2 of 591(330) 270-3468
Omni Manor Nursing HomeYoungstown, OH3.1 mi4 of 5130(330) 793-5648
Austintown Healthcare CenterYoungstown, OH4.0 mi5 of 589(330) 792-7799

Hospices serving Mineral Ridge

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Patriot Hospice IncGirard, OH3.8 mi(330) 306-9651
Hospice Of The Valley, IncGirard, OH3.8 mi(330) 399-1992
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater YoungstownCanfield, OH7.5 mi(330) 533-4350
Akeso Home Hospice IncCanfield, OH7.5 mi(330) 759-3903

Straight-line miles from the center of Mineral Ridge. 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 Mineral Ridge

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 29% of the $4,920 monthly median income of Mineral Ridge 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 Mineral Ridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mineral Ridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vista Center At The Ridge in Mineral Ridge (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Briarfield At Ashley Circle in Youngstown (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aventura At Humility House in Austintown (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mineral Ridge?

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 29% of the $4,920 monthly median income of Mineral Ridge 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.

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.

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