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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Penndel, PA: the local picture

22

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

296

residents 65 or older (12% of Penndel)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Bucks County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Penndel has about 22 residents aged 85 or older among 296 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Bucks County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Penndel 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.

Penndel compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Penndel	Bucks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	6.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.9%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,500	$77,780	—

Older residents in towns around Penndel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Levittown, PA	3.3 mi	8,385	968
Woodbourne, PA	3.5 mi	735	195
Trevose, PA	3.6 mi	563	28
Fairless Hills, PA	3.7 mi	1,475	137
Village Shires, PA	4.3 mi	1,029	220
Croydon, PA	4.6 mi	1,345	72

Nursing homes near Penndel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Langhorne Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center	Langhorne, PA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	119	(215) 757-7667
Juniper Village At Bucks County Rehab And Skd Care	Bensalem, PA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	17	(215) 752-2370
Oxford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Langhorne, PA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	179	(215) 757-3739
Statesman Health & Rehabilitation Center	Levittown, PA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	101	(215) 943-7777
Crestview Center	Langhorne, PA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	180	(215) 968-4650
Bristol Health & Rehab Center	Bristol, PA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	174	(215) 785-3201

Straight-line miles from the center of Penndel. 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 Penndel

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 29% of the $4,208 monthly median income of Penndel 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 Penndel: common questions

What nursing homes are near Penndel?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Langhorne Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center in Langhorne (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Juniper Village At Bucks County Rehab And Skd Care in Bensalem (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Oxford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Langhorne (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Penndel?

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 29% of the $4,208 monthly median income of Penndel 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Penndel, PA