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

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Albany, OH: the local picture

115

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,425

residents 65 or older (13% of New Albany)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Franklin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Albany has about 115 residents aged 85 or older among 1,425 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older New Albany 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.

New Albany compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	New Albany	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	17%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$153,542	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around New Albany

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pataskala, OH	5.7 mi	2,973	186
Johnstown, OH	6.2 mi	725	39
Gahanna, OH	6.6 mi	5,943	651
Huber Ridge, OH	7.5 mi	410	25
Beechwood Trails, OH	7.6 mi	610	8
Westerville, OH	7.6 mi	8,306	995

Nursing homes near New Albany

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Smiths Mill Health Campus	New Albany, OH	0.7 mi	3 of 5	58	(614) 245-1060
Wesley Woods At New Albany	New Albany, OH	1.7 mi	5 of 5	16	(614) 656-4100
Otterbein New Albany	New Albany, OH	3.2 mi	1 of 5	60	(614) 981-6854
New Albany Care Center	Columbus, OH	3.8 mi	3 of 5	67	(614) 855-8866
The Laurels Of Gahanna	Columbus, OH	5.0 mi	2 of 5	112	(614) 337-1066
Otterbein Gahanna	Gahanna, OH	5.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(614) 981-6854

Hospices serving New Albany

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wesley Hospice, LLC	New Albany, OH	1.2 mi	(614) 451-6700
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	6.4 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	6.4 mi	(614) 929-7930
Faith & Family Supportive Care & Hospice Inc	Gahanna, OH	6.4 mi	(614) 755-2347

Straight-line miles from the center of New Albany. 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 New Albany

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 11% of the $12,795 monthly median income of New Albany 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 New Albany: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Albany?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Smiths Mill Health Campus in New Albany (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Wesley Woods At New Albany in New Albany (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Otterbein New Albany in New Albany (3.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Albany?

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 11% of the $12,795 monthly median income of New Albany 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 New Albany, OH