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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pleasureville, PA: the local picture

17

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

360

residents 65 or older (13% of Pleasureville)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in York County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pleasureville has about 17 residents aged 85 or older among 360 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.

14% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in York County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Pleasureville 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.

Pleasureville compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pleasureville	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.8%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,977	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasureville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Emigsville, PA	1.4 mi	643	33
North York, PA	2.1 mi	218	11
East York, PA	2.8 mi	1,869	350
York, PA	2.9 mi	5,888	585
Valley View, PA	3.6 mi	372	24
Manchester, PA	4.2 mi	472	22

Nursing homes near Pleasureville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	York, PA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	375	(717) 840-7100
Concordia At Spiritrust Sprenkle Drive	York, PA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	104	(717) 767-5404
Kingston Court Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	York, PA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	151	(717) 755-8811
Misericordia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	York, PA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	50	(717) 755-1964
Rest Haven-York	York, PA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	159	(717) 843-9866
York North Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	York, PA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	161	(717) 767-6530

Hospices serving Pleasureville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	20 mi	(717) 295-3900
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia	Lancaster, PA	22 mi	(717) 283-2672

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasureville. 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 Pleasureville

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 20% of the $6,165 monthly median income of Pleasureville 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 Pleasureville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pleasureville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in York (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Concordia At Spiritrust Sprenkle Drive in York (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Kingston Court Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in York (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pleasureville?

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 20% of the $6,165 monthly median income of Pleasureville 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 Pleasureville, PA