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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Nelsonville, OH: the local picture

18

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

466

residents 65 or older (11% of Nelsonville)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Athens County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Nelsonville has about 18 residents aged 85 or older among 466 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 (39% in Athens County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Nelsonville 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.

Nelsonville compared with Athens County and Ohio

Census figure	Nelsonville	Athens County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	5.8%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,483	$54,034	—

Older residents in towns around Nelsonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
The Plains, OH	8.1 mi	1,010	138
Logan, OH	11 mi	1,183	149
Athens, OH	11 mi	1,476	285
New Lexington, OH	18 mi	863	90
Lancaster, OH	27 mi	7,728	1,223
Wellston, OH	29 mi	974	124

Nursing homes near Nelsonville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hickory Creek Of Athens	The Plains, OH	8.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(740) 797-4561
Laurels Of Athens, The	Athens, OH	10 mi	2 of 5	111	(740) 592-1000
Embassy Of Logan	Logan, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	135	(740) 385-2155
Kimes Nursing And Rehab LLC	Athens, OH	12 mi	1 of 5	61	(740) 593-3391
Majestic Care Of New Lexington	New Lexington, OH	17 mi	3 of 5	82	(740) 342-5161
Maple Hills Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mcarthur, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	42	(740) 596-5955

Hospices serving Nelsonville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Kimes LLC	Athens, OH	12 mi	(740) 593-3391
Homereach Hospice	Athens, OH	12 mi	(740) 331-7040
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lancaster, OH	27 mi	(740) 654-7077
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	34 mi	(740) 281-2243

Straight-line miles from the center of Nelsonville. 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 Nelsonville

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 43% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Nelsonville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hickory Creek Of Athens in The Plains (8.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Laurels Of Athens, The in Athens (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Embassy Of Logan in Logan (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Nelsonville?

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 43% of the $3,374 monthly median income of Nelsonville 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 Nelsonville, OH