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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newcomerstown, OH: the local picture

45

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

604

residents 65 or older (16% of Newcomerstown)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Tuscarawas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newcomerstown has about 45 residents aged 85 or older among 604 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Tuscarawas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Newcomerstown 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.

Newcomerstown compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Newcomerstown	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.0%	8.8%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,286	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Newcomerstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Lafayette, OH	8.2 mi	449	56
Coshocton, OH	13 mi	2,273	325
Uhrichsville, OH	16 mi	788	106
Sugarcreek, OH	16 mi	469	61
New Philadelphia, OH	17 mi	3,766	278
Cambridge, OH	18 mi	2,040	320

Nursing homes near Newcomerstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr	Newcomerstown, OH	0.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(740) 498-5165
Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr	West Lafayette, OH	7.9 mi	4 of 5	65	(740) 545-6355
Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Baltic, OH	13 mi	5 of 5	85	(330) 897-4311
Altercare Coshocton Inc.	Coshocton, OH	14 mi	3 of 5	74	(740) 622-2074
Altercare Cambridge Inc.	Cambridge, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	50	(740) 432-7717
Claymont Health And Rehabilitation	Uhrichsville, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	55	(740) 922-2208

Hospices serving Newcomerstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Guernsey, Inc	Cambridge, OH	17 mi	(740) 432-7440
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	32 mi	(740) 454-4274
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton	Zanesville, OH	32 mi	(740) 623-2331
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	32 mi	(740) 487-1241

Straight-line miles from the center of Newcomerstown. 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 Newcomerstown

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 44% of the $3,274 monthly median income of Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newcomerstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverside Manor Nrsg & Rehab Ctr in Newcomerstown (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lafayette Pointe Nursing & Rehab Ctr in West Lafayette (7.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation in Baltic (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newcomerstown?

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 44% of the $3,274 monthly median income of Newcomerstown 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 Newcomerstown, OH