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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pataskala, OH: the local picture

186

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

2,973

residents 65 or older (16% of Pataskala)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Licking County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pataskala has about 186 residents aged 85 or older among 2,973 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Licking County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Pataskala 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.

Pataskala compared with Licking County and Ohio

Census figure	Pataskala	Licking County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.6%	8.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	6.8%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,500	$57,019	—

Older residents in towns around Pataskala

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beechwood Trails, OH	3.4 mi	610	8
Reynoldsburg, OH	5.4 mi	6,463	615
New Albany, OH	5.7 mi	1,425	115
Gahanna, OH	8.5 mi	5,943	651
Johnstown, OH	9.1 mi	725	39
Whitehall, OH	9.4 mi	2,418	267

Nursing homes near Pataskala

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pataskala Oaks Care Center	Pataskala, OH	2.6 mi	3 of 5	86	(740) 927-9888
Tuscany Gardens	Pataskala, OH	3.2 mi	2 of 5	123	(740) 964-0803
Smiths Mill Health Campus	New Albany, OH	5.9 mi	3 of 5	58	(614) 245-1060
Wesley Woods At New Albany	New Albany, OH	6.6 mi	5 of 5	16	(614) 656-4100
Robert A Barnes Center	Reynoldsburg, OH	6.8 mi	5 of 5	25	(614) 759-0023
New Albany Care Center	Columbus, OH	7.0 mi	3 of 5	67	(614) 855-8866

Hospices serving Pataskala

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice	Columbus, OH	8.1 mi	(614) 840-9856
Echo Hospice Of Ohio LLC	Gahanna, OH	8.1 mi	(614) 929-7930
Gentiva I	Columbus, OH	10 mi	(614) 414-0500
Generation Hospice, LLC	Westerville, OH	12 mi	(740) 348-1399

Straight-line miles from the center of Pataskala. 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 Pataskala

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 28% of the $5,208 monthly median income of Pataskala 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 Pataskala: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pataskala?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pataskala Oaks Care Center in Pataskala (2.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Tuscany Gardens in Pataskala (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Smiths Mill Health Campus in New Albany (5.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pataskala?

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 28% of the $5,208 monthly median income of Pataskala 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 Pataskala, OH