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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Struthers, OH: the local picture

161

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,991

residents 65 or older (20% of Struthers)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mahoning County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Struthers has about 161 residents aged 85 or older among 1,991 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Mahoning County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Struthers 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.

Struthers compared with Mahoning County and Ohio

Census figure	Struthers	Mahoning County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	6.1%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,405	$47,618	—

Older residents in towns around Struthers

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Campbell, OH	1.9 mi	1,408	201
Youngstown, OH	4.3 mi	10,806	1,432
Hubbard, OH	7.5 mi	1,788	123
Austintown, OH	8.1 mi	6,978	842
Canfield, OH	9.4 mi	2,322	610
Girard, OH	9.6 mi	1,920	207

Nursing homes near Struthers

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maplecrest Nursing And Hta	Struthers, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	55	(330) 755-1466
Park Center Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Youngstown, OH	2.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(330) 782-1173
Lincoln Knolls Health & Rehab LLC	Youngstown, OH	3.0 mi	1 of 5	62	(330) 746-5157
Oasis Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Youngstown, OH	3.7 mi	3 of 5	99	(330) 788-3038
Greenbriar Center	Boardman, OH	3.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(330) 726-3700
Beeghly Oaks Center For Rehabilitation & Healing	Youngstown, OH	3.9 mi	1 of 5	115	(330) 884-2300

Hospices serving Struthers

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossbridge Hospice	Youngstown, OH	4.3 mi	(330) 899-0180
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	4.3 mi	(330) 797-8940
Ohio Living Hospice - Greater Youngstown	Canfield, OH	8.7 mi	(330) 533-4350
Sanctuary Hospice	Canfield, OH	8.7 mi	(330) 286-3435

Straight-line miles from the center of Struthers. 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 Struthers

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 34% of the $4,200 monthly median income of Struthers 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 Struthers: common questions

What nursing homes are near Struthers?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Maplecrest Nursing And Hta in Struthers (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Park Center Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Youngstown (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lincoln Knolls Health & Rehab LLC in Youngstown (3.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Struthers?

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 34% of the $4,200 monthly median income of Struthers 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 Struthers, OH