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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newmanstown, PA: the local picture

146

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

545

residents 65 or older (17% of Newmanstown)

46%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newmanstown has about 146 residents aged 85 or older among 545 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Lebanon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Newmanstown 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.

Newmanstown compared with Lebanon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Newmanstown	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	7.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.1%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,103	$54,302	—

Older residents in towns around Newmanstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Womelsdorf, PA	1.7 mi	309	23
Myerstown, PA	5.1 mi	684	197
Wernersville, PA	6.9 mi	798	290
Denver, PA	8.9 mi	610	101
Sinking Spring, PA	10 mi	746	122
Reamstown, PA	11 mi	681	408

Nursing homes near Newmanstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Myerstown Nursing And Rehab LLC	Myerstown, PA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	152	(717) 866-6541
Stoneridge Poplar Run	Myerstown, PA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(717) 866-3200
Phoebe Berks	Wernersville, PA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	119	(610) 678-4002
Gardens At Stevens, The	Stevens, PA	9.5 mi	2 of 5	82	(717) 336-3878
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center	Lebanon, PA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	324	(717) 274-0421
United Zion Retirement Communi	Lititz, PA	10 mi	5 of 5	59	(717) 626-2071

Hospices serving Newmanstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	Lebanon, PA	9.9 mi	(717) 270-7672
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	12 mi	(610) 266-0134
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	14 mi	(610) 378-0481
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	18 mi	(215) 557-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Newmanstown. 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 Newmanstown

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 26% of the $4,675 monthly median income of Newmanstown 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 Newmanstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newmanstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Myerstown Nursing And Rehab LLC in Myerstown (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Stoneridge Poplar Run in Myerstown (5.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Phoebe Berks in Wernersville (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newmanstown?

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 26% of the $4,675 monthly median income of Newmanstown 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 Newmanstown, PA