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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Punxsutawney, PA: the local picture

272

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

1,540

residents 65 or older (27% of Punxsutawney)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Punxsutawney has about 272 residents aged 85 or older among 1,540 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Punxsutawney 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.

Punxsutawney compared with Jefferson County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Punxsutawney	Jefferson County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	4.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,226	$42,065	—

Older residents in towns around Punxsutawney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brookville, PA	16 mi	929	164
DuBois, PA	17 mi	1,391	177
Treasure Lake, PA	20 mi	1,697	179
Northern Cambria, PA	22 mi	580	25
Indiana, PA	24 mi	1,306	244
Clarion, PA	28 mi	399	62

Nursing homes near Punxsutawney

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center	Punxsutawney, PA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	75	(814) 938-6020
Embassy Of Hillsdale Park	Hillsdale, PA	14 mi	2 of 5	74	(814) 743-6613
Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr	Brookville, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	90	(814) 849-3615
Christ The King Manor	Dubois, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	160	(814) 371-3180
Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor	Brookville, PA	17 mi	2 of 5	160	(814) 849-8026
Dubois Nursing Home	Dubois, PA	17 mi	1 of 5	140	(814) 375-9100

Hospices serving Punxsutawney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Family Hospice	Indiana, PA	24 mi	(724) 463-6340
Clarion Forest Vna Hospice	Clarion, PA	28 mi	(814) 297-8400
365 Hospice LLC	Carrolltown, PA	28 mi	(814) 419-4901
Penn Hospice, Inc	Ebensburg, PA	35 mi	(814) 846-4160

Straight-line miles from the center of Punxsutawney. 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 Punxsutawney

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney: common questions

What nursing homes are near Punxsutawney?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aspen Nursing And Rehab Center in Punxsutawney (0.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Embassy Of Hillsdale Park in Hillsdale (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Dr Arthur Clifton Mckinley Ctr in Brookville (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Punxsutawney?

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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; 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 Punxsutawney, PA