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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Swissvale, PA: the local picture

119

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,552

residents 65 or older (18% of Swissvale)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Swissvale has about 119 residents aged 85 or older among 1,552 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Allegheny County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Swissvale 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.

Swissvale compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Swissvale	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,339	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Swissvale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Edgewood, PA	0.8 mi	472	37
Homestead, PA	1.5 mi	719	193
Forest Hills, PA	1.7 mi	1,462	202
Wilkinsburg, PA	1.8 mi	2,908	296
Munhall, PA	2.0 mi	2,230	379
North Braddock, PA	2.1 mi	924	70

Nursing homes near Swissvale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Burgh Care Center	Pittsburgh, PA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	126	(412) 723-3662
Heritage Care Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	143	(412) 422-5100
Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Munhall, PA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	48	(412) 462-8002
Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	178	(412) 421-8443
John J Kane Regional Center-Gl	Pittsburgh, PA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	255	(412) 422-6800
Champion City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pittsburgh, PA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	187	(412) 665-3232

Hospices serving Swissvale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sivitz Jewish Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	2.0 mi	(412) 422-5700
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	(878) 302-1136
Medi Home Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	(724) 863-7190
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	6.5 mi	(412) 380-0711

Straight-line miles from the center of Swissvale. 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 Swissvale

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 36% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Swissvale 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 Swissvale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Swissvale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Burgh Care Center in Pittsburgh (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage Care Center in Pittsburgh (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Munhall (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Swissvale?

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 36% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Swissvale 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; 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 Swissvale, PA