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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Piqua, OH: the local picture

292

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

3,436

residents 65 or older (17% of Piqua)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Miami County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Piqua has about 292 residents aged 85 or older among 3,436 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 (30% in Miami County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Piqua 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.

Piqua compared with Miami County and Ohio

Census figure	Piqua	Miami County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	3.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,026	$55,659	—

Older residents in towns around Piqua

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Covington, OH	6.0 mi	586	96
Troy, OH	7.4 mi	4,446	350
Sidney, OH	11 mi	3,920	451
Tipp City, OH	13 mi	2,152	212
Versailles, OH	14 mi	613	97
West Milton, OH	14 mi	981	68

Nursing homes near Piqua

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Piqua Manor	Piqua, OH	1.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(937) 773-0040
Ayden Healthcare Of Piqua	Piqua, OH	1.9 mi	1 of 5	99	(937) 773-9346
Vancrest-Upper Valley	Troy, OH	4.0 mi	3 of 5	127	(937) 440-7663
Stillwater Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Covington, OH	6.3 mi	2 of 5	75	(937) 473-2075
Troy Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Troy, OH	7.7 mi	2 of 5	155	(937) 335-7161
Fair Haven Shelby County	Sidney, OH	8.7 mi	1 of 5	90	(937) 492-6900

Hospices serving Piqua

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Miami County Inc	Troy, OH	7.9 mi	(937) 335-5191
Wilson Hospice Care	Sidney, OH	11 mi	(937) 498-9335
Everheart Hospice	Greenville, OH	21 mi	(937) 548-2999
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton	Huber Heights, OH	23 mi	(614) 436-9404

Straight-line miles from the center of Piqua. 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 Piqua

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 45% of the $3,169 monthly median income of Piqua 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 Piqua: common questions

What nursing homes are near Piqua?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Piqua Manor in Piqua (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ayden Healthcare Of Piqua in Piqua (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Vancrest-Upper Valley in Troy (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Piqua?

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 45% of the $3,169 monthly median income of Piqua 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 Piqua, OH