In-Home Dementia Care in Monfort Heights, OH

Local figures

Dementia Care in Monfort Heights, OH: the local picture

420

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

2,519

residents 65 or older (20% of Monfort Heights)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Monfort Heights has about 420 residents aged 85 or older among 2,519 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Hamilton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Monfort Heights 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.

Monfort Heights compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figure	Monfort Heights	Hamilton County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	8.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,290	$56,860	—

Older residents in towns around Monfort Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cheviot, OH	1.7 mi	959	137
White Oak, OH	2.0 mi	3,503	459
Bridgetown, OH	2.4 mi	2,943	310
Dent, OH	2.9 mi	2,692	338
Groesbeck, OH	3.3 mi	1,239	146
North College Hill, OH	3.8 mi	1,307	155

Nursing homes near Monfort Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Covenant Village Care Center	Cincinnati, OH	0.7 mi	3 of 5	107	(513) 605-3000
Terrace View Gardens	Cincinnati, OH	1.6 mi	5 of 5	82	(513) 481-2201
Hillebrand Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Cincinnati, OH	1.9 mi	2 of 5	108	(513) 574-4550
Bridgetown Nursing And Rehabilitation Centre	Cheviot, OH	1.9 mi	2 of 5	55	(513) 598-8000
MT Airy Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Cincinnati, OH	2.7 mi	2 of 5	99	(513) 591-0400
Lakeridge Villa Health Care Center	Cincinnati, OH	2.7 mi	1 of 5	99	(513) 729-2300

Hospices serving Monfort Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ohio Living Village Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	4.5 mi	(513) 782-2546
Constellation Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	7.5 mi	(513) 504-4987
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens Hospital	Cincinnati, OH	7.5 mi	(513) 636-4663
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Cincinnati, OH	8.6 mi	(888) 598-7388

Straight-line miles from the center of Monfort Heights. 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 Monfort Heights

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 27% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Monfort Heights 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 Monfort Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monfort Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Covenant Village Care Center in Cincinnati (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Terrace View Gardens in Cincinnati (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hillebrand Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Cincinnati (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Monfort Heights?

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 27% of the $5,274 monthly median income of Monfort Heights 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 Monfort Heights, OH