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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Parma, OH: the local picture

1,682

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

15,795

residents 65 or older (20% of Parma)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cuyahoga County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parma has about 1,682 residents aged 85 or older among 15,795 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.

34% 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.

29% of older Parma 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 compared with Cuyahoga County and Ohio

Census figure	Parma	Cuyahoga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	12%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,976	$49,922	—

Older residents in towns around Parma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Parma Heights, OH	1.7 mi	4,121	440
Seven Hills, OH	2.7 mi	3,004	515
Brooklyn, OH	3.7 mi	2,750	471
Middleburg Heights, OH	4.5 mi	4,134	648
North Royalton, OH	4.8 mi	6,843	664
Independence, OH	4.9 mi	1,918	189

Nursing homes near Parma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
MT Alverna Home Inc	Parma, OH	0.9 mi	2 of 5	153	(440) 843-7800
Pleasant Lake Villa	Parma, OH	1.1 mi	2 of 5	209	(440) 842-2273
Pleasantview Care Center	Parma, OH	1.2 mi	5 of 5	162	(440) 845-0200
Greenbrier Health Center	Parma Heights, OH	2.1 mi	2 of 5	162	(440) 888-5900
North Royalton Post Acute	Parma, OH	2.5 mi	1 of 5	130	(440) 842-4967
Parma Care Center	Parma, OH	2.6 mi	3 of 5	104	(216) 661-6800

Hospices serving Parma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Family Hospice	Parma, OH	1.3 mi	(440) 888-7722
Echo Hospice Of Cleveland LLC	Independence, OH	3.3 mi	(216) 400-9055
Compassus - Greater Ohio	Seven Hills, OH	3.3 mi	(440) 899-7659
Cadre Hospice - Ohio LLC	Seven Hills, OH	3.3 mi	(216) 298-1995

Straight-line miles from the center of Parma. 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

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 32% of the $4,498 monthly median income of Parma 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: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parma?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are MT Alverna Home Inc in Parma (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pleasant Lake Villa in Parma (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pleasantview Care Center in Parma (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parma?

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 32% of the $4,498 monthly median income of Parma 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 Parma, OH