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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sayre, PA: the local picture

127

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

1,220

residents 65 or older (22% of Sayre)

23%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sayre has about 127 residents aged 85 or older among 1,220 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Bradford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

59% of older Sayre 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.

Sayre compared with Bradford County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Sayre	Bradford County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	12%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.2%	2.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,579	$44,659	—

Older residents in towns around Sayre

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Waverly, NY	2.1 mi	1,084	193
Athens, PA	3.4 mi	732	92
Towanda, PA	15 mi	529	117
Owego, NY	16 mi	629	128
Southport, NY	16 mi	1,629	167
Elmira, NY	17 mi	4,114	431

Nursing homes near Sayre

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Athens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Athens, PA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	90	(570) 731-6919
Elderwood At Waverly	Waverly, NY	1.8 mi	1 of 5	200	(607) 565-2861
Sayre Health Care Center	Sayre, PA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	90	(570) 888-2192
Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care And Rehabilit	Towanda, PA	14 mi	2 of 5	68	(570) 268-2239
Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility	Elmira, NY	16 mi	5 of 5	200	(607) 737-2001
St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility	Elmira, NY	16 mi	2 of 5	85	(607) 733-6541

Hospices serving Sayre

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Guthrie Hospice	Towanda, PA	16 mi	(570) 265-8615

Straight-line miles from the center of Sayre. 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 Sayre

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 41% of the $2,965 monthly median income of Sayre 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 Sayre: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sayre?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Athens Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Athens (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Elderwood At Waverly in Waverly (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sayre Health Care Center in Sayre (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sayre?

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 41% of the $2,965 monthly median income of Sayre 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 Sayre, PA