Dementia Care in South Russell, OH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Russell, OH: the local picture

102

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

830

residents 65 or older (21% of South Russell)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Geauga County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Russell has about 102 residents aged 85 or older among 830 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Geauga County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older South Russell 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.

South Russell compared with Geauga County and Ohio

Census figure	South Russell	Geauga County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	21%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	7.1%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	12%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,196	$68,978	—

Older residents in towns around South Russell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chagrin Falls, OH	3.2 mi	1,078	453
Bainbridge, OH	3.6 mi	1,935	209
Moreland Hills, OH	5.6 mi	1,062	100
Chesterland, OH	6.7 mi	2,182	565
Solon, OH	6.7 mi	5,359	545
Orange, OH	7.5 mi	966	84

Nursing homes near South Russell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eliza At Chagrin Falls	Chagrin Falls, OH	1.4 mi	3 of 5	29	(440) 543-4221
The Laurels Of Chagrin Falls	Chagrin Falls, OH	3.0 mi	3 of 5	82	(440) 247-4200
Ohman Family Living At Holly	Newbury, OH	4.8 mi	5 of 5	92	(440) 338-8220
Anna Maria Of Aurora	Aurora, OH	6.7 mi	4 of 5	98	(330) 562-6171
Kensington At Anna Maria	Aurora, OH	6.7 mi	5 of 5	99	(330) 562-3120
Gardens Of Mayfield Village	Mayfield Heights, OH	8.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(440) 473-0090

Hospices serving South Russell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emunah Hospice LLC	Beachwood, OH	10 mi	(732) 335-6951
Harmony Hospice Care	Beachwood, OH	10 mi	(216) 232-9880
Traditions Health	Highland Heights, OH	12 mi	(440) 386-2500
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Cleveland	Willoughby, OH	14 mi	(440) 953-1256

Straight-line miles from the center of South Russell. 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 South Russell

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,433 monthly median income of South Russell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 South Russell: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Russell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eliza At Chagrin Falls in Chagrin Falls (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Laurels Of Chagrin Falls in Chagrin Falls (3.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ohman Family Living At Holly in Newbury (4.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Russell?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $7,433 monthly median income of South Russell households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 South Russell, OH