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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Minerva, OH: the local picture

97

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

729

residents 65 or older (23% of Minerva)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Minerva has about 97 residents aged 85 or older among 729 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Stark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Minerva 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.

Minerva compared with Stark County and Ohio

Census figure	Minerva	Stark County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	3.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,875	$54,099	—

Older residents in towns around Minerva

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Carrollton, OH	11 mi	676	136
Louisville, OH	11 mi	1,810	287
Alliance, OH	13 mi	3,731	574
Sebring, OH	14 mi	1,451	444
Canton, OH	15 mi	10,940	1,292
Salem, OH	18 mi	2,610	524

Nursing homes near Minerva

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Minerva Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Minerva, OH	0.8 mi	4 of 5	32	(330) 868-4147
Arbors At Minerva	Minerva, OH	1.0 mi	4 of 5	92	(330) 868-4104
Louisville Gardens Care Center	Louisville, OH	8.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(330) 875-5060
Carroll Healthcare Center Inc	Carrollton, OH	10 mi	5 of 5	52	(330) 627-5501
Canterbury Villa Of Alliance	Alliance, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	82	(330) 821-4000
Bel Air Care Center	Alliance, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	45	(330) 821-3939

Hospices serving Minerva

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	18 mi	(330) 479-2378
Advantage Hospice Company	Canton, OH	19 mi	(234) 262-9650
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	19 mi	(234) 203-3223
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	23 mi	(330) 899-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Minerva. 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 Minerva

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 44% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Minerva 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 Minerva: common questions

What nursing homes are near Minerva?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Minerva Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Minerva (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Arbors At Minerva in Minerva (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Louisville Gardens Care Center in Louisville (8.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Minerva?

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 44% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Minerva 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 Minerva, OH