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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Palmyra, PA: the local picture

159

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,333

residents 65 or older (17% of Palmyra)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Palmyra has about 159 residents aged 85 or older among 1,333 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 (32% in Lebanon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Palmyra 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.

Palmyra compared with Lebanon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Palmyra	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	7.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.8%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,522	$54,302	—

Older residents in towns around Palmyra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Campbelltown, PA	2.4 mi	861	234
Hershey, PA	3.3 mi	3,017	669
Annville, PA	4.8 mi	694	185
Hummelstown, PA	6.9 mi	692	136
Skyline View, PA	7.1 mi	1,854	39
Pleasant Hill, PA	8.1 mi	281	70

Nursing homes near Palmyra

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Palmyra	Palmyra, PA	0.3 mi	not rated	39	(717) 838-3011
Lebanon Valley Brethren Home	Palmyra, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	88	(717) 838-5406
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Campbelltown	Palmyra, PA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	53	(717) 838-2231
Lebanon Valley Home The	Annville, PA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	55	(717) 867-4467
Alpine Valley Post Acute And Healthcare Center	Lebanon, PA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	105	(717) 274-1495
Lebanon Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Lebanon, PA	9.2 mi	1 of 5	159	(717) 273-8595

Hospices serving Palmyra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice For All Seasons, LLC	Grantville, PA	5.3 mi	(717) 234-2555
Wellspan Vna Home Care	Lebanon, PA	11 mi	(717) 270-7672
Masonic Village Hospice	Elizabethtown, PA	11 mi	(717) 367-1121
Lifesong Hospice And Palliative Care	Harrisburg, PA	11 mi	(717) 585-6687

Straight-line miles from the center of Palmyra. 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 Palmyra

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 27% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Palmyra 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 Palmyra: common questions

What nursing homes are near Palmyra?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Palmyra in Palmyra (0.3 mi, not rated overall); Lebanon Valley Brethren Home in Palmyra (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Campbelltown in Palmyra (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Palmyra?

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 27% of the $4,544 monthly median income of Palmyra 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 Palmyra, PA