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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Murrysville, PA: the local picture

826

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

6,284

residents 65 or older (30% of Murrysville)

19%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Murrysville has about 826 residents aged 85 or older among 6,284 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.

19% 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.

19% of older Murrysville 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.

Murrysville compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Murrysville	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	30%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.6%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.3%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,176	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Murrysville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Delmont, PA	4.9 mi	697	72
Level Green, PA	4.9 mi	1,440	92
Monroeville, PA	5.5 mi	6,556	806
Plum, PA	6.2 mi	6,085	912
Trafford, PA	6.6 mi	528	20
Pitcairn, PA	6.7 mi	534	39

Nursing homes near Murrysville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wecare At Murrysville Rehab And Nursing Center	Murrysville, PA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(724) 325-1500
William Penn Care Center	Jeannette, PA	4.4 mi	2 of 5	145	(724) 327-3500
Woodhaven Health & Rehab Center	Monroeville, PA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	119	(412) 856-4770
Concordia At The Cedars	Monroeville, PA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	59	(412) 373-3900
Harmony Physical Rehabilitation	Monroeville, PA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	30	(724) 352-1571
Monroeville Post Acute	Monroeville, PA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	131	(412) 856-7071

Hospices serving Murrysville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Comfort Hospice, LLC	Murrysville, PA	1.4 mi	(412) 313-5133
365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville	Monroeville, PA	5.6 mi	(412) 372-5320
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh	Monroeville, PA	5.6 mi	(412) 241-8240
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	5.6 mi	(412) 380-0711

Straight-line miles from the center of Murrysville. 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 Murrysville

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 16% of the $7,598 monthly median income of Murrysville 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 Murrysville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Murrysville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wecare At Murrysville Rehab And Nursing Center in Murrysville (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); William Penn Care Center in Jeannette (4.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Woodhaven Health & Rehab Center in Monroeville (4.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Murrysville?

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 16% of the $7,598 monthly median income of Murrysville 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 Murrysville, PA