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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Monessen, PA: the local picture

231

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

1,536

residents 65 or older (23% of Monessen)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Monessen has about 231 residents aged 85 or older among 1,536 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Monessen 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.

Monessen compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Monessen	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,965	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Monessen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Charleroi, PA	1.3 mi	697	97
Donora, PA	2.2 mi	792	94
Monongahela, PA	3.4 mi	895	45
California, PA	6.1 mi	719	128
West Newton, PA	7.0 mi	786	76
Centerville, PA	9.2 mi	709	25

Nursing homes near Monessen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Havencrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Monongahela, PA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	48	(724) 258-3000
Mon Valley Care Center	Monongahela, PA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	60	(724) 310-1111
Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The	Jefferson Hills, PA	12 mi	2 of 5	50	(412) 466-1125
Southwestern Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pittsburgh, PA	13 mi	1 of 5	118	(412) 466-0600
Meadowcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Bethel Park, PA	13 mi	1 of 5	50	(412) 854-5500
John J Kane Regional Center-Mc	Mckeesport, PA	14 mi	3 of 5	360	(412) 675-8620

Hospices serving Monessen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	3.6 mi	(724) 258-2580
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	3.8 mi	(724) 565-5802
Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care	Mcmurray, PA	17 mi	(724) 969-1021
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	17 mi	(724) 250-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Monessen. 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 Monessen

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 33% of the $3,747 monthly median income of Monessen 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 Monessen: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monessen?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Havencrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Monongahela (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mon Valley Care Center in Monongahela (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The in Jefferson Hills (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Monessen?

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 33% of the $3,747 monthly median income of Monessen 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 Monessen, PA