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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Parkesburg, PA: the local picture

114

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

552

residents 65 or older (14% of Parkesburg)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Chester County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parkesburg has about 114 residents aged 85 or older among 552 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (23% in Chester County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

50% of older Parkesburg 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.

Parkesburg compared with Chester County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Parkesburg	Chester County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	5.6%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.6%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,202	$84,884	—

Older residents in towns around Parkesburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Coatesville, PA	5.4 mi	1,618	121
Thorndale, PA	9.2 mi	587	63
West Grove, PA	11 mi	331	27
Downingtown, PA	12 mi	1,091	92
Oxford, PA	13 mi	971	227
New Holland, PA	13 mi	1,078	119

Nursing homes near Parkesburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Newport Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center	Christiana, PA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	139	(610) 593-6901
Tel Hai Retirement Community	Honey Brook, PA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	119	(610) 273-9333
Inn At Freedom Village,The	West Brandywine, PA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(484) 288-2300
Hickory House Nursing Home	Honey Brook, PA	8.7 mi	5 of 5	110	(610) 273-2915
Twin Pines Health Care Center	West Grove, PA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	119	(610) 869-2456
Preston Residence	West Grove, PA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	28	(610) 869-6767

Hospices serving Parkesburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brandywine River Valley Hospice	West Grove, PA	10 mi	(610) 998-1700
Willow Tree Hospice	Kennett Square, PA	14 mi	(610) 444-8733
Aseracare Hospice	Exton, PA	16 mi	(610) 321-2701
Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford)	Chadds Ford, PA	19 mi	(484) 840-0811

Straight-line miles from the center of Parkesburg. 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 Parkesburg

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 58% of the $2,100 monthly median income of Parkesburg 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 Parkesburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parkesburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Newport Meadows Health And Rehabilitation Center in Christiana (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honey Brook (7.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Inn At Freedom Village,The in West Brandywine (7.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parkesburg?

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 58% of the $2,100 monthly median income of Parkesburg 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 Parkesburg, PA