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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tyrone, PA: the local picture

132

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1,094

residents 65 or older (20% of Tyrone)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tyrone has about 132 residents aged 85 or older among 1,094 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Blair County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Tyrone 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.

Tyrone compared with Blair County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Tyrone	Blair County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	3.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,542	$44,599	—

Older residents in towns around Tyrone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Greenwood, PA	11 mi	612	9
Stormstown, PA	14 mi	343	0
Altoona, PA	14 mi	7,715	903
Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	459	58
Huntingdon, PA	18 mi	1,335	171
Hollidaysburg, PA	19 mi	1,334	237

Nursing homes near Tyrone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Tyrone, PA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	102	(814) 684-0320
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Altoona, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	240	(814) 944-0845
Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center	Altoona, PA	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(814) 946-2700
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Altoona, PA	15 mi	2 of 5	133	(814) 946-0471
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Windy Hill	Philipsburg, PA	16 mi	2 of 5	90	(814) 342-6090
Westminster Woods At Huntingdo	Huntingdon, PA	17 mi	2 of 5	64	(814) 643-3160

Hospices serving Tyrone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	14 mi	(814) 946-5411
Gentiva Ii	Altoona, PA	14 mi	(814) 944-9724
Aseracare Hospice	Altoona, PA	14 mi	(814) 941-2900
Adoration Hospice	Altoona, PA	14 mi	(814) 381-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Tyrone. 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 Tyrone

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 32% of the $3,795 monthly median income of Tyrone 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 Tyrone: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tyrone?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Tyrone (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente in Altoona (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center in Altoona (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tyrone?

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 32% of the $3,795 monthly median income of Tyrone 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 Tyrone, PA