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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Slippery Rock, PA: the local picture

8

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

275

residents 65 or older (7.9% of Slippery Rock)

16%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Slippery Rock has about 8 residents aged 85 or older among 275 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.

16% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Butler County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Slippery Rock 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.

Slippery Rock compared with Butler County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Slippery Rock	Butler County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	7.9%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.5%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	3.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,046	$58,912	—

Older residents in towns around Slippery Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Slippery Rock University, PA	0.9 mi	0	0
Grove City, PA	6.3 mi	1,092	197
Shanor-Northvue, PA	13 mi	1,054	204
Homeacre-Lyndora, PA	15 mi	1,587	131
New Castle, PA	16 mi	4,073	585
Meridian, PA	16 mi	1,121	215

Nursing homes near Slippery Rock

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove Care Center	Harrisville, PA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	103	(724) 735-4224
Orchard Manor	Grove City, PA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	121	(724) 458-7760
Grove Manor	Grove City, PA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	59	(412) 458-7800
Quality Life Services - Grove City	Grove City, PA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	109	(724) 458-9501
Shenango Presbyterian Seniorcare	New Wilmington, PA	15 mi	5 of 5	32	(724) 946-3516
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At New Wilmington	New Wilmington, PA	15 mi	4 of 5	115	(724) 946-3511

Hospices serving Slippery Rock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	14 mi	(724) 431-3501
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	14 mi	(724) 431-4170
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	26 mi	(724) 933-8888
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	27 mi	(412) 799-2101

Straight-line miles from the center of Slippery Rock. 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 Slippery Rock

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 29% of the $4,171 monthly median income of Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock: common questions

What nursing homes are near Slippery Rock?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove Care Center in Harrisville (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Orchard Manor in Grove City (5.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Grove Manor in Grove City (6.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Slippery Rock?

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 29% of the $4,171 monthly median income of Slippery Rock 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Slippery Rock, PA