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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shillington, PA: the local picture

140

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

926

residents 65 or older (17% of Shillington)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Berks County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shillington has about 140 residents aged 85 or older among 926 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Berks County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Shillington 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.

Shillington compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Shillington	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	21%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,647	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Shillington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kenhorst, PA	1.3 mi	429	48
Mohnton, PA	1.5 mi	598	65
West Wyomissing, PA	2.0 mi	740	109
Wyomissing, PA	2.2 mi	3,055	707
West Reading, PA	2.4 mi	547	125
Whitfield, PA	3.0 mi	1,185	108

Nursing homes near Shillington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mifflin Center	Shillington, PA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	136	(610) 777-7841
Highlands At Wyomissing	Wyomissing, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	80	(610) 775-2300
Wyomissing Health And Rehabilitation Center	Reading, PA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	103	(610) 376-3991
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	West Reading, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	184	(610) 374-5175
Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Sinking Spring, PA	2.5 mi	2 of 5	214	(610) 670-2100
West Reading Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	West Reading, PA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	176	(610) 373-5166

Hospices serving Shillington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	2.0 mi	(610) 378-0481
Bayada Hospice	Reading, PA	2.5 mi	(610) 367-1608
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	2.5 mi	(610) 266-0134
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	17 mi	(215) 557-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Shillington. 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 Shillington

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 26% of the $4,804 monthly median income of Shillington 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 Shillington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shillington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mifflin Center in Shillington (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Highlands At Wyomissing in Wyomissing (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wyomissing Health And Rehabilitation Center in Reading (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shillington?

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 26% of the $4,804 monthly median income of Shillington 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 Shillington, PA