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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Myerstown, PA: the local picture

197

residents 85 or older (6.3% of all residents)

684

residents 65 or older (22% of Myerstown)

46%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Myerstown has about 197 residents aged 85 or older among 684 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Lebanon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Myerstown 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.

Myerstown compared with Lebanon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Myerstown	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	7.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,050	$54,302	—

Older residents in towns around Myerstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newmanstown, PA	5.1 mi	545	146
Sand Hill, PA	6.2 mi	653	17
Womelsdorf, PA	6.3 mi	309	23
Lebanon, PA	6.5 mi	4,422	462
Pleasant Hill, PA	7.7 mi	281	70
Cornwall, PA	9.5 mi	1,792	458

Nursing homes near Myerstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Myerstown Nursing And Rehab LLC	Myerstown, PA	0.1 mi	2 of 5	152	(717) 866-6541
Stoneridge Poplar Run	Myerstown, PA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(717) 866-3200
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center	Lebanon, PA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	324	(717) 274-0421
Alpine Valley Post Acute And Healthcare Center	Lebanon, PA	7.1 mi	5 of 5	105	(717) 274-1495
Lebanon Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Lebanon, PA	7.1 mi	1 of 5	159	(717) 273-8595
Cornwall Manor	Cornwall, PA	8.7 mi	5 of 5	96	(717) 273-2647

Hospices serving Myerstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	Lebanon, PA	5.6 mi	(717) 270-7672
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	17 mi	(610) 266-0134
Hospice For All Seasons, LLC	Grantville, PA	19 mi	(717) 234-2555
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	19 mi	(610) 378-0481

Straight-line miles from the center of Myerstown. 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 Myerstown

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 34% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Myerstown 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 Myerstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Myerstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Myerstown Nursing And Rehab LLC in Myerstown (0.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Stoneridge Poplar Run in Myerstown (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon (5.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Myerstown?

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 34% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Myerstown 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 Myerstown, PA