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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mount Gilead, OH: the local picture

64

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

817

residents 65 or older (25% of Mount Gilead)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Morrow County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mount Gilead has about 64 residents aged 85 or older among 817 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Morrow County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Mount Gilead 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.

Mount Gilead compared with Morrow County and Ohio

Census figure	Mount Gilead	Morrow County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	21%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.3%	6.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,214	$53,256	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Gilead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Galion, OH	13 mi	2,124	254
Fredericktown, OH	16 mi	487	105
Lexington, OH	16 mi	846	55
Marion, OH	16 mi	5,301	594
Crestline, OH	16 mi	762	68
Ontario, OH	19 mi	1,199	166

Nursing homes near Mount Gilead

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodside Village Care Center	Mount Gilead, OH	1.5 mi	3 of 5	75	(419) 947-2015
Morrow Manor Nursing Center	Chesterville, OH	9.1 mi	3 of 5	46	(419) 768-2401
Bennington Glen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Marengo, OH	12 mi	2 of 5	79	(419) 253-0144
Galion Meadows Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	12 mi	1 of 5	62	(419) 468-7544
Country Meadow Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Bellville, OH	12 mi	2 of 5	48	(419) 886-3922
Mill Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation	Galion, OH	13 mi	4 of 5	79	(419) 462-0173

Hospices serving Mount Gilead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avita Home Health And Hospice	Galion, OH	12 mi	(419) 468-7985
Gentiva	Mount Vernon, OH	21 mi	(740) 263-2248
Tranquility Hospice	Delaware, OH	22 mi	(740) 990-1023
Bella Care Hospice	Westerville, OH	28 mi	(614) 473-0044

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Gilead. 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 Mount Gilead

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 61% of the $2,351 monthly median income of Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mount Gilead?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodside Village Care Center in Mount Gilead (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Morrow Manor Nursing Center in Chesterville (9.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bennington Glen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Marengo (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mount Gilead?

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 61% of the $2,351 monthly median income of Mount Gilead 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 Mount Gilead, OH