Parma Heights, Ohio

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Parma Heights, OH

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Parma Heights, OH: the local picture

440
residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)
4,121
residents 65 or older (20% of Parma Heights)
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parma Heights has about 440 residents aged 85 or older among 4,121 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 (33% in Cuyahoga County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Parma Heights 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.

Parma Heights compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figureParma HeightsCuyahoga CountyOhio
Residents 85 or older2.1%2.4%2.1%
Residents 65 or older20%19%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability42%33%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone33%37%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)13%12%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home15%12%8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$39,956$49,922—

Older residents in towns around Parma Heights

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Parma, OH1.7 mi15,7951,682
Middleburg Heights, OH2.9 mi4,134648
Brook Park, OH3.4 mi3,899593
Brooklyn, OH3.6 mi2,750471
Seven Hills, OH4.4 mi3,004515
North Royalton, OH4.7 mi6,843664

Nursing homes near Parma Heights

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Greenbrier Health CenterParma Heights, OH0.5 mi2 of 5162(440) 888-5900
Pleasant Lake VillaParma, OH1.7 mi2 of 5209(440) 842-2273
Pleasantview Care CenterParma, OH1.8 mi5 of 5162(440) 845-0200
Royal Oak Nursing & Rehab CtrMiddleburg Heights, OH1.8 mi4 of 599(440) 884-9191
East Park Care CenterBrook Park, OH1.9 mi2 of 557(216) 267-7229
North Park Care CenterBrook Park, OH2.2 mi5 of 534(216) 803-1995

Hospices serving Parma Heights

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Continuum Care HospiceParma, OH1.8 mi(216) 898-8444
Holy Family HospiceParma, OH3.0 mi(440) 888-7722
Compassus - Greater OhioSeven Hills, OH5.0 mi(440) 899-7659
Cadre Hospice - Ohio LLCSeven Hills, OH5.0 mi(216) 298-1995

Straight-line miles from the center of Parma Heights. 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 Parma Heights

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 43% of the $3,330 monthly median income of Parma Heights 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 Parma Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parma Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Greenbrier Health Center in Parma Heights (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pleasant Lake Villa in Parma (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pleasantview Care Center in Parma (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parma Heights?

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 43% of the $3,330 monthly median income of Parma Heights 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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