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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Muse, PA: the local picture

110

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

409

residents 65 or older (16% of Muse)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Muse has about 110 residents aged 85 or older among 409 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Muse 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.

Muse compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Muse	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,298	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Muse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Southpointe, PA	1.3 mi	315	10
Cecil-Bishop, PA	1.9 mi	481	28
Canonsburg, PA	2.2 mi	1,541	291
McGovern, PA	4.0 mi	1,022	91
Thompsonville, PA	5.0 mi	1,015	129
McMurray, PA	6.3 mi	1,083	217

Nursing homes near Muse

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Townview Health And Rehabilitation Center	Canonsburg, PA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	118	(724) 746-5040
Greenery Center For Rehab And Nursing	Canonsburg, PA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	140	(724) 745-8000
Wecare At South Hills Rehabilitation And Nrsg Ctr	Canonsburg, PA	3.7 mi	not rated	104	(724) 746-1300
Mcmurray Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Mcmurray, PA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	115	(724) 941-7150
Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center	Bridgeville, PA	4.2 mi	1 of 5	194	(412) 257-2474
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At North Strabane	Canonsburg, PA	4.2 mi	3 of 5	62	(724) 743-9000

Hospices serving Muse

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	6.1 mi	(412) 279-4255
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	12 mi	(412) 919-5600
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	23 mi	(878) 302-1136
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	26 mi	(855) 602-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Muse. 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 Muse

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 25% of the $4,858 monthly median income of Muse 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 Muse: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muse?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Townview Health And Rehabilitation Center in Canonsburg (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greenery Center For Rehab And Nursing in Canonsburg (3.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wecare At South Hills Rehabilitation And Nrsg Ctr in Canonsburg (3.7 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Muse?

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 25% of the $4,858 monthly median income of Muse 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 Muse, PA