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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rittman, OH: the local picture

63

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

946

residents 65 or older (16% of Rittman)

45%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rittman has about 63 residents aged 85 or older among 946 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Wayne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Rittman 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.

Rittman compared with Wayne County and Ohio

Census figure	Rittman	Wayne County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	34%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	14%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,375	$51,324	—

Older residents in towns around Rittman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wadsworth, OH	4.6 mi	4,661	955
Doylestown, OH	4.6 mi	647	86
Norton, OH	8.2 mi	2,610	195
Orrville, OH	8.7 mi	1,501	260
Barberton, OH	9.7 mi	5,037	650
New Franklin, OH	11 mi	3,116	492

Nursing homes near Rittman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center	Rittman, OH	0.9 mi	2 of 5	75	(330) 927-2060
Apostolic Christian Home Inc	Rittman, OH	2.9 mi	5 of 5	75	(330) 927-1010
Altercare Of Wadsworth	Wadsworth, OH	4.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(330) 335-2555
Doylestown Health Care Center	Doylestown, OH	4.5 mi	4 of 5	78	(330) 658-2061
Sanctuary Wadsworth	Wadsworth, OH	4.9 mi	2 of 5	79	(330) 335-1558
Wadsworth Pointe	Wadsworth, OH	5.7 mi	4 of 5	64	(330) 336-1141

Hospices serving Rittman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Incare Hospice, Northern Ohio	Medina, OH	12 mi	(330) 335-9999
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	14 mi	(330) 264-4899
Elara Caring	Akron, OH	15 mi	(330) 864-5700
Summa Hospice	Akron, OH	18 mi	(234) 200-1210

Straight-line miles from the center of Rittman. 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 Rittman

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 50% of the $2,865 monthly median income of Rittman 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 Rittman: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rittman?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center in Rittman (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Apostolic Christian Home Inc in Rittman (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Altercare Of Wadsworth in Wadsworth (4.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rittman?

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 50% of the $2,865 monthly median income of Rittman 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 Rittman, OH