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

Local figures

Dementia Care in The Plains, OH: the local picture

138

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

1,010

residents 65 or older (37% of The Plains)

73%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Athens County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

The Plains has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 1,010 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.

73% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Athens County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older The Plains 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.

The Plains compared with Athens County and Ohio

Census figure	The Plains	Athens County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	37%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	73%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	5.8%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,440	$54,034	—

Older residents in towns around The Plains

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Athens, OH	3.2 mi	1,476	285
Nelsonville, OH	8.1 mi	466	18
Logan, OH	19 mi	1,183	149
New Lexington, OH	25 mi	863	90
Wellston, OH	28 mi	974	124
Blennerhassett, WV	28 mi	807	71

Nursing homes near The Plains

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hickory Creek Of Athens	The Plains, OH	0.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(740) 797-4561
Laurels Of Athens, The	Athens, OH	2.5 mi	2 of 5	111	(740) 592-1000
Kimes Nursing And Rehab LLC	Athens, OH	4.5 mi	1 of 5	61	(740) 593-3391
Embassy Of Logan	Logan, OH	18 mi	3 of 5	135	(740) 385-2155
Maple Hills Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mcarthur, OH	19 mi	3 of 5	42	(740) 596-5955
Arbors At Pomeroy	Pomeroy, OH	20 mi	3 of 5	91	(740) 992-6606

Hospices serving The Plains

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homereach Hospice	Athens, OH	3.7 mi	(740) 331-7040
Fairhope Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc	Lancaster, OH	35 mi	(740) 654-7077
Marietta Home Health & Hospice,An Amedisys Partner	Marietta, OH	36 mi	(740) 374-9100
Buckeye Hospice And Palliative Care Services	Zanesville, OH	40 mi	(740) 281-2243

Straight-line miles from the center of The Plains. 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 The Plains

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 $5,203 monthly median income of The Plains 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 The Plains: common questions

What nursing homes are near The Plains?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hickory Creek Of Athens in The Plains (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Laurels Of Athens, The in Athens (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Kimes Nursing And Rehab LLC in Athens (4.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in The Plains?

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 $5,203 monthly median income of The Plains 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 The Plains

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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 The Plains, OH