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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Springfield, OH: the local picture

1,307

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

10,371

residents 65 or older (18% of Springfield)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clark County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Springfield has about 1,307 residents aged 85 or older among 10,371 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Clark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Springfield 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.

Springfield compared with Clark County and Ohio

Census figure	Springfield	Clark County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	4.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,369	$47,725	—

Older residents in towns around Springfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Northridge, OH	4.8 mi	1,788	222
Enon, OH	8.6 mi	468	61
Yellow Springs, OH	10 mi	1,261	76
New Carlisle, OH	12 mi	900	78
Cedarville, OH	13 mi	214	21
Urbana, OH	13 mi	2,123	192

Nursing homes near Springfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springfield Nursing & Independent Living	Springfield, OH	0.8 mi	1 of 5	90	(937) 399-8311
Good Shepherd Village	Springfield, OH	1.3 mi	2 of 5	81	(937) 322-1911
Allen View Healthcare Center	Springfield, OH	2.0 mi	1 of 5	124	(937) 390-0005
Arbors At Springfield	Springfield, OH	2.0 mi	3 of 5	46	(937) 399-8131
Wooded Glen	Springfield, OH	2.4 mi	5 of 5	54	(937) 342-1460
Villa Springfield Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ce	Springfield, OH	2.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(937) 399-5551

Hospices serving Springfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cherish Hospice LLC	Springfield, OH	1.3 mi	(937) 355-7154
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton	Huber Heights, OH	18 mi	(614) 436-9404
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	18 mi	(937) 458-6028
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	23 mi	(937) 256-4490

Straight-line miles from the center of Springfield. 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 Springfield

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 50% of the $2,864 monthly median income of Springfield 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 Springfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Springfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Springfield Nursing & Independent Living in Springfield (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Good Shepherd Village in Springfield (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Allen View Healthcare Center in Springfield (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Springfield?

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 50% of the $2,864 monthly median income of Springfield 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.

More near Springfield

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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 Springfield, OH