In-Home Dementia Care in Upper Arlington, OH

Local figures

Dementia Care in Upper Arlington, OH: the local picture

934

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

6,409

residents 65 or older (18% of Upper Arlington)

21%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Upper Arlington has about 934 residents aged 85 or older among 6,409 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Upper Arlington 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.

Upper Arlington compared with Franklin County and Ohio

Census figure	Upper Arlington	Franklin County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	17%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,380	$57,309	—

Older residents in towns around Upper Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Grandview Heights, OH	3.7 mi	949	120
Hilliard, OH	4.6 mi	4,376	520
Columbus, OH	5.5 mi	103,532	10,518
Worthington, OH	5.5 mi	3,273	612
Lincoln Village, OH	6.1 mi	1,308	90
Dublin, OH	7.1 mi	7,597	674

Nursing homes near Upper Arlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care Center	Columbus, OH	1.7 mi	1 of 5	113	(614) 451-5677
Riverview	Columbus, OH	2.1 mi	3 of 5	145	(614) 457-1100
Mill Run Care Center	Hilliard, OH	2.4 mi	3 of 5	66	(614) 527-3000
Columbus Alzheimer's Care Ctr	Columbus, OH	2.5 mi	3 of 5	99	(614) 459-7050
First Community Village Healthcare Ctr	Columbus, OH	2.6 mi	4 of 5	47	(614) 486-9511
Crown Pointe Care Center	Columbus, OH	2.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(614) 459-7293

Hospices serving Upper Arlington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Summit Hospice	Grandview Heights, OH	3.1 mi	(614) 370-4453
Ohiohealth Hospice With Compassus	Columbus, OH	3.3 mi	(614) 566-5377
Care360 Hospice, LLC	Hilliard, OH	3.6 mi	(614) 674-3766
Mount Carmel Hospice	Columbus, OH	5.3 mi	(614) 234-0200

Straight-line miles from the center of Upper Arlington. 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 Upper Arlington

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 16% of the $8,782 monthly median income of Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Upper Arlington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sapphire Rehabilitation And Care Center in Columbus (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Riverview in Columbus (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mill Run Care Center in Hilliard (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Upper Arlington?

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 16% of the $8,782 monthly median income of Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington, OH