In-Home Dementia Care in North Zanesville, OH

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Zanesville, OH: the local picture

25

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

751

residents 65 or older (27% of North Zanesville)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Muskingum County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Zanesville has about 25 residents aged 85 or older among 751 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Muskingum County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older North Zanesville 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 Zanesville compared with Muskingum County and Ohio

Census figure	North Zanesville	Muskingum County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	27%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	2.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,083	$44,509	—

Older residents in towns around North Zanesville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Zanesville, OH	2.4 mi	4,491	698
New Concord, OH	13 mi	364	55
Coshocton, OH	21 mi	2,273	325
Cambridge, OH	22 mi	2,040	320
New Lexington, OH	22 mi	863	90
Newark, OH	24 mi	8,750	1,192

Nursing homes near North Zanesville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oaks At Bethesda The	Zanesville, OH	1.4 mi	5 of 5	55	(740) 452-3800
Continuing Healthcare At Willow Haven	Zanesville, OH	1.9 mi	1 of 5	81	(740) 454-9747
The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Zanesville, OH	2.2 mi	1 of 5	75	(740) 452-3000
Altercare Zanesville Inc.	Zanesville, OH	2.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(740) 452-4351
Adams Lane Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Zanesville, OH	2.5 mi	1 of 5	114	(740) 454-9769
Continuing Healthcare At Cedar Hill	Zanesville, OH	2.7 mi	2 of 5	90	(740) 454-6823

Hospices serving North Zanesville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Genesis Hospice And Palliative Care	Zanesville, OH	4.1 mi	(740) 454-4274
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	4.1 mi	(740) 281-2243
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Coshocton	Zanesville, OH	4.1 mi	(740) 623-2331
Shrivers Hospice	Zanesville, OH	4.1 mi	(740) 487-1241

Straight-line miles from the center of North Zanesville. 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 Zanesville

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 18% of the $8,007 monthly median income of North Zanesville 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 Zanesville: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Zanesville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oaks At Bethesda The in Zanesville (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Continuing Healthcare At Willow Haven in Zanesville (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Zanesville (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Zanesville?

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 18% of the $8,007 monthly median income of North Zanesville 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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