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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sugarcreek, OH: the local picture

61

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

469

residents 65 or older (19% of Sugarcreek)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sugarcreek has about 61 residents aged 85 or older among 469 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 (33% in Tuscarawas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Sugarcreek 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.

Sugarcreek compared with Tuscarawas County and Ohio

Census figure	Sugarcreek	Tuscarawas County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	8.8%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,125	$47,430	—

Older residents in towns around Sugarcreek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dover, OH	8.5 mi	3,018	386
Strasburg, OH	8.7 mi	688	48
New Philadelphia, OH	11 mi	3,766	278
Wilkshire Hills, OH	14 mi	525	29
Millersburg, OH	15 mi	792	91
Newcomerstown, OH	16 mi	604	45

Nursing homes near Sugarcreek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Walnut Hills Nursing Home	Walnut Creek, OH	4.8 mi	4 of 5	56	(330) 893-3200
Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation	Baltic, OH	5.3 mi	5 of 5	85	(330) 897-4311
Hennis Care Centre Of Dover	Dover, OH	8.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(330) 364-8849
Park Village Health Care Center Inc	Dover, OH	8.8 mi	4 of 5	90	(330) 364-4436
Country Club Center I	Dover, OH	9.9 mi	2 of 5	72	(330) 343-5568
New Dawn Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Dover, OH	9.9 mi	1 of 5	98	(330) 343-5521

Hospices serving Sugarcreek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aultman Hospice	Canton, OH	24 mi	(330) 479-2378
Mercy Medical Center Home Health & Hospice LLC	Canton, OH	26 mi	(234) 203-3223
Lifecare Hospice	Wooster, OH	26 mi	(330) 264-4899
Crossroads Hospice Of Northeast Ohio, LLC	Uniontown, OH	34 mi	(330) 899-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Sugarcreek. 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 Sugarcreek

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 28% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sugarcreek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Walnut Hills Nursing Home in Walnut Creek (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oak Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation in Baltic (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hennis Care Centre Of Dover in Dover (8.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sugarcreek?

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 28% of the $5,094 monthly median income of Sugarcreek 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 Sugarcreek, OH