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

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Freedom, PA: the local picture

79

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,059

residents 65 or older (21% of New Freedom)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Freedom has about 79 residents aged 85 or older among 1,059 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in York County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older New Freedom 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 Freedom compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Freedom	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,722	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around New Freedom

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shrewsbury, PA	2.6 mi	1,020	235
Manchester, MD	12 mi	999	137
Dallastown, PA	12 mi	387	10
Hampstead, MD	12 mi	987	59
Red Lion, PA	12 mi	972	218
Spry, PA	12 mi	1,004	72

Nursing homes near New Freedom

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View	Manchester, MD	11 mi	4 of 5	109	(410) 239-7139
Inners Creek Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	Dallastown, PA	12 mi	1 of 5	202	(717) 246-1671
Concordia At Spiritrust Utz Terrace	Hanover, PA	13 mi	5 of 5	40	(717) 637-0633
York South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	York, PA	14 mi	2 of 5	142	(717) 741-0824
Yorkview Nursing And Rehabilitation	York, PA	15 mi	1 of 5	270	(717) 845-2661
Rest Haven-York	York, PA	15 mi	2 of 5	159	(717) 843-9866

Hospices serving New Freedom

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (York)	York, PA	16 mi	(717) 840-1002
Memorial White Rose Hospice	York, PA	16 mi	(717) 900-6871
Hospice Program/Vna Of Hanover And Spring Grove	Hanover, PA	16 mi	(717) 637-1227
Amedisys Hospice Of York	York, PA	19 mi	(717) 845-8599

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

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 15% of the $8,310 monthly median income of New Freedom 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 Freedom: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Freedom?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View in Manchester (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Inners Creek Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce in Dallastown (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Concordia At Spiritrust Utz Terrace in Hanover (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Freedom?

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 15% of the $8,310 monthly median income of New Freedom 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 Freedom, PA