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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Northfield, OH: the local picture

59

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

659

residents 65 or older (19% of Northfield)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Northfield has about 59 residents aged 85 or older among 659 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Summit County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Northfield 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.

Northfield compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Northfield	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,929	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Northfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Macedonia, OH	2.1 mi	2,592	344
Bedford, OH	3.7 mi	2,554	270
Twinsburg, OH	4.5 mi	4,115	714
Bedford Heights, OH	4.7 mi	2,108	212
Maple Heights, OH	5.2 mi	3,825	428
Brecksville, OH	5.3 mi	3,490	436

Nursing homes near Northfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northfield Village Retirement Community	Northfield, OH	0.2 mi	5 of 5	70	(330) 468-1800
Aventura At Walton Hills	Walton Hills, OH	1.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(440) 439-4433
Heritage Health Care Center	Oakwood Village, OH	2.0 mi	2 of 5	60	(440) 439-1448
Grande Oaks	Oakwood Village, OH	2.0 mi	2 of 5	60	(440) 439-7976
Avenue At Macedonia	Macedonia, OH	2.1 mi	2 of 5	98	(330) 748-8800
Brentwood Health Care Center	Sagamore Hills, OH	3.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(330) 468-2273

Hospices serving Northfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Greater Ohio	Seven Hills, OH	7.7 mi	(440) 899-7659
Cadre Hospice - Ohio LLC	Seven Hills, OH	7.7 mi	(216) 298-1995
Caretenders Hospice	Seven Hills, OH	7.7 mi	(440) 892-6212
Cleveland Clinic Hospice	Independence, OH	7.7 mi	(216) 444-9819

Straight-line miles from the center of Northfield. 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 Northfield

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 29% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Northfield 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 Northfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Northfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Northfield Village Retirement Community in Northfield (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aventura At Walton Hills in Walton Hills (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Health Care Center in Oakwood Village (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Northfield?

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 29% of the $4,911 monthly median income of Northfield 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 Northfield, OH