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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Saw Creek, PA: the local picture

156

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

688

residents 65 or older (16% of Saw Creek)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Saw Creek has about 156 residents aged 85 or older among 688 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Pike County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Saw Creek 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.

Saw Creek compared with Pike County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Saw Creek	Pike County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	21%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	8.8%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,309	$65,326	—

Older residents in towns around Saw Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pine Ridge, PA	3.5 mi	420	0
East Stroudsburg, PA	10 mi	1,730	243
Penn Estates, PA	12 mi	358	0
Arlington Heights, PA	12 mi	1,155	143
Stroudsburg, PA	12 mi	1,628	160
Hemlock Farms, PA	14 mi	1,464	71

Nursing homes near Saw Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center	East Stroudsburg, PA	11 mi	1 of 5	127	(570) 421-6200
Clover Rest Home	Columbia, NJ	14 mi	5 of 5	33	(908) 496-4477
Whitestone Care Center	Stroudsburg, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	90	(570) 476-1600
Forest Manor Hcc	Blairstown, NJ	15 mi	3 of 5	120	(908) 459-4128
Homestead Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Newton, NJ	15 mi	2 of 5	128	(973) 948-5400
Valley View Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr	Newton, NJ	15 mi	1 of 5	31	(973) 383-1450

Hospices serving Saw Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care	East Stroudsburg, PA	8.8 mi	(570) 421-5390
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	13 mi	(973) 383-0115
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Milford, PA	16 mi	(570) 296-3591
Ennoble Care	Hackettstown, NJ	22 mi	(973) 435-9463

Straight-line miles from the center of Saw Creek. 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 Saw Creek

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 30% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Saw Creek 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 Saw Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Saw Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sapphire Care And Rehab Center in East Stroudsburg (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Clover Rest Home in Columbia (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Whitestone Care Center in Stroudsburg (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Saw Creek?

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 30% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Saw Creek 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 Saw Creek, PA