North College Hill, Ohio

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in North College Hill, OH

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Local figures

Dementia Care in North College Hill, OH: the local picture

155
residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)
1,307
residents 65 or older (14% of North College Hill)
35%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Hamilton County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North College Hill has about 155 residents aged 85 or older among 1,307 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Hamilton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older North College Hill 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.

North College Hill compared with Hamilton County and Ohio

Census figureNorth College HillHamilton CountyOhio
Residents 85 or older1.6%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65 or older14%17%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability35%30%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone46%34%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)29%11%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home1.5%8.1%8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$28,998$56,860—

Older residents in towns around North College Hill

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Mount Healthy, OH1.2 mi1,296100
Finneytown, OH2.0 mi2,474297
Groesbeck, OH2.5 mi1,239146
Northbrook, OH2.5 mi1,278155
White Oak, OH2.9 mi3,503459
Northgate, OH3.3 mi1,277320

Nursing homes near North College Hill

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Clovernook Health Care And Rehabilitation CenterCincinnati, OH0.8 mi2 of 5126(513) 605-4000
MT Airy Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterCincinnati, OH1.1 mi2 of 599(513) 591-0400
Lakeridge Villa Health Care CenterCincinnati, OH1.2 mi1 of 599(513) 729-2300
Ohio Living LlanfairCincinnati, OH1.4 mi5 of 536(513) 681-4230
MT Healthy Christian HomeCincinnati, OH1.6 mi5 of 575(513) 931-5000
Home At Hearthstone, TheCincinnati, OH1.6 mi5 of 596(513) 521-2700

Hospices serving North College Hill

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Ohio Living Village HospiceCincinnati, OH1.9 mi(513) 782-2546
Ahc Home Health Of Cincinnati LLCCincinnati, OH6.2 mi(513) 832-6900
Constellation HospiceCincinnati, OH7.2 mi(513) 504-4987
Starshine Hospice Of Childrens HospitalCincinnati, OH7.2 mi(513) 636-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of North College Hill. 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 North College Hill

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 59% of the $2,417 monthly median income of North College Hill 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 North College Hill: common questions

What nursing homes are near North College Hill?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clovernook Health Care And Rehabilitation Center in Cincinnati (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); MT Airy Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Cincinnati (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lakeridge Villa Health Care Center in Cincinnati (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North College Hill?

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 59% of the $2,417 monthly median income of North College Hill 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.

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