In-Home Dementia Care in New Cumberland, PA

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Cumberland, PA: the local picture

122

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,284

residents 65 or older (17% of New Cumberland)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Cumberland has about 122 residents aged 85 or older among 1,284 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Cumberland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older New Cumberland 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 Cumberland compared with Cumberland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Cumberland	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	5.6%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	10%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,750	$62,353	—

Older residents in towns around New Cumberland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lower Allen, PA	1.3 mi	1,235	310
Lemoyne, PA	1.5 mi	859	22
Camp Hill, PA	2.8 mi	1,534	347
Wormleysburg, PA	2.8 mi	421	30
Steelton, PA	2.8 mi	748	106
Harrisburg, PA	3.3 mi	6,471	471

Nursing homes near New Cumberland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camp Hill Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	Camp Hill, PA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	123	(717) 737-8551
Spring Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Harrisburg, PA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	404	(717) 565-7000
Gardens At Camp Hill, The	Camp Hill, PA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	95	(717) 763-7361
Gardens At West Shore, The	Camp Hill, PA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	309	(717) 763-7070
Homeland Center	Harrisburg, PA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	95	(717) 221-7900
Bethany Village Retirement Center	Mechanicsburg, PA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	69	(717) 766-0279

Hospices serving New Cumberland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Camp Hill, PA	2.7 mi	(717) 763-4001
Gentiva	Camp Hill, PA	2.7 mi	(717) 612-1200
Bayada Hospice	Harrisburg, PA	5.0 mi	(570) 994-1514
Lifesong Hospice And Palliative Care	Harrisburg, PA	5.0 mi	(717) 585-6687

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

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 $4,896 monthly median income of New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Cumberland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Camp Hill Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr in Camp Hill (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Spring Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Harrisburg (2.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Gardens At Camp Hill, The in Camp Hill (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Cumberland?

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 $4,896 monthly median income of New Cumberland 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 New Cumberland, PA