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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Portage Lakes, OH: the local picture

221

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

1,638

residents 65 or older (28% of Portage Lakes)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Portage Lakes has about 221 residents aged 85 or older among 1,638 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Summit County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Portage Lakes 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.

Portage Lakes compared with Summit County and Ohio

Census figure	Portage Lakes	Summit County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,761	$52,212	—

Older residents in towns around Portage Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Barberton, OH	3.4 mi	5,037	650
New Franklin, OH	4.5 mi	3,116	492
Akron, OH	5.0 mi	30,360	3,157
Green, OH	5.2 mi	5,720	748
Norton, OH	5.7 mi	2,610	195
Lakemore, OH	6.1 mi	826	69

Nursing homes near Portage Lakes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pebble Creek Healthcare Center	Akron, OH	2.6 mi	5 of 5	150	(330) 645-0200
Barberton Post Acute	Barberton, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	99	(330) 753-5005
Pleasant View Health Care Center	Barberton, OH	2.9 mi	4 of 5	121	(330) 745-6028
Green Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Ltd	Akron, OH	2.9 mi	4 of 5	69	(330) 409-0345
St Luke Lutheran Community-Portage Lakes	Akron, OH	3.2 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 644-3914
The Merriman	Akron, OH	6.1 mi	1 of 5	55	(330) 762-9341

Hospices serving Portage Lakes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Better Together Home Health And Hospice	Akron, OH	2.1 mi	(330) 599-7316
Guardian Angel Home Care And Hospice Of Akron	Akron, OH	2.1 mi	(330) 493-4707
Homestead Hospice Of Ohio, LLC	Akron, OH	3.9 mi	(330) 564-1444
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	6.9 mi	(330) 899-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Portage Lakes. 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 Portage Lakes

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 37% of the $3,897 monthly median income of Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes: common questions

What nursing homes are near Portage Lakes?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pebble Creek Healthcare Center in Akron (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Barberton Post Acute in Barberton (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pleasant View Health Care Center in Barberton (2.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Portage Lakes?

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 37% of the $3,897 monthly median income of Portage Lakes 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 Portage Lakes, OH