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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Union, OH: the local picture

186

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,469

residents 65 or older (21% of Union)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Union has about 186 residents aged 85 or older among 1,469 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Union 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.

Union compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Union	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,461	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Englewood, OH	3.0 mi	3,173	464
Clayton, OH	3.1 mi	2,965	356
West Milton, OH	4.0 mi	981	68
Vandalia, OH	5.7 mi	2,740	231
Tipp City, OH	6.9 mi	2,152	212
Shiloh, OH	7.1 mi	2,705	260

Nursing homes near Union

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Englewood Health And Rehab	Englewood, OH	2.5 mi	1 of 5	116	(937) 836-5143
Cypress Pointe Health Campus	Englewood, OH	2.5 mi	5 of 5	70	(937) 836-3149
Grace Brethren Village	Englewood, OH	3.2 mi	4 of 5	45	(937) 836-4011
Arc At Trotwood LLC	Dayton, OH	5.4 mi	1 of 5	127	(937) 837-5581
Aventura At Shiloh Springs	Trotwood, OH	6.1 mi	2 of 5	84	(937) 854-1180
Trotwood Health & Rehab LLC	Dayton, OH	6.4 mi	2 of 5	67	(937) 837-2651

Hospices serving Union

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Miami County Inc	Troy, OH	10 mi	(937) 335-5191
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Dayton	Huber Heights, OH	11 mi	(614) 436-9404
Caretenders Hospice	Moraine, OH	15 mi	(937) 429-3677
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	16 mi	(937) 256-4490

Straight-line miles from the center of Union. 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 Union

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 27% of the $5,288 monthly median income of Union 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 Union: common questions

What nursing homes are near Union?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Englewood Health And Rehab in Englewood (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cypress Pointe Health Campus in Englewood (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Grace Brethren Village in Englewood (3.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Union?

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 27% of the $5,288 monthly median income of Union 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 Union, OH