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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Scottdale, PA: the local picture

130

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

910

residents 65 or older (21% of Scottdale)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Scottdale has about 130 residents aged 85 or older among 910 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Scottdale 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.

Scottdale compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Scottdale	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,482	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Scottdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Pleasant, PA	4.1 mi	1,069	221
Connellsville, PA	6.0 mi	1,668	209
New Stanton, PA	8.3 mi	466	41
Youngwood, PA	9.7 mi	696	101
West Newton, PA	12 mi	786	76
Greensburg, PA	15 mi	3,269	655

Nursing homes near Scottdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aurora Nursing And Rehab Center	Scottdale, PA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	35	(724) 887-0100
Harmon House Health & Rehab Center	Mount Pleasant, PA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	109	(724) 547-1890
Hempfield Manor	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 836-4424
Rehab & Nursing Ctr Greater Pittsburgh	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 837-8076
Westmoreland Manor	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	2 of 5	408	(724) 830-4010
Twin Lakes Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	1 of 5	137	(724) 837-6482

Hospices serving Scottdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	12 mi	(724) 565-5802
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	(724) 689-1800
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	17 mi	(724) 439-4440

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottdale. 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 Scottdale

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 38% of the $3,207 monthly median income of Scottdale 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 Scottdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scottdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aurora Nursing And Rehab Center in Scottdale (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Harmon House Health & Rehab Center in Mount Pleasant (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hempfield Manor in Greensburg (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Scottdale?

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 38% of the $3,207 monthly median income of Scottdale 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 Scottdale, PA