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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vandalia, OH: the local picture

231

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

2,740

residents 65 or older (18% of Vandalia)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vandalia has about 231 residents aged 85 or older among 2,740 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.

25% 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.

41% of older Vandalia 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.

Vandalia compared with Montgomery County and Ohio

Census figure	Vandalia	Montgomery County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.4%	7.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,540	$51,222	—

Older residents in towns around Vandalia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Huber Heights, OH	4.4 mi	7,000	933
Shiloh, OH	4.9 mi	2,705	260
Union, OH	5.7 mi	1,469	186
Tipp City, OH	5.9 mi	2,152	212
Fort McKinley, OH	6.0 mi	487	0
Englewood, OH	6.3 mi	3,173	464

Nursing homes near Vandalia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Momentous Health At Vandalia	Vandalia, OH	1.6 mi	2 of 5	118	(937) 898-4202
Laurels Of Huber Heights The	Huber Heights, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	92	(937) 236-6707
Stonespring Of Vandalia	Dayton, OH	3.6 mi	5 of 5	144	(937) 415-8000
Siena Woods Care Center	Dayton, OH	4.7 mi	4 of 5	99	(937) 278-8211
Aventura At Carriage Inn	Dayton, OH	5.0 mi	3 of 5	85	(937) 278-0404
Riverside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dayton, OH	5.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(937) 278-0723

Hospices serving Vandalia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Miami County Inc	Troy, OH	11 mi	(937) 335-5191
Ohio Valley Hospice	Beavercreek, OH	11 mi	(937) 458-6028
Hospice Of Dayton	Dayton, OH	12 mi	(937) 256-4490
Caretenders Hospice	Moraine, OH	12 mi	(937) 429-3677

Straight-line miles from the center of Vandalia. 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 Vandalia

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 30% of the $4,795 monthly median income of Vandalia 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 Vandalia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vandalia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Momentous Health At Vandalia in Vandalia (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Laurels Of Huber Heights The in Huber Heights (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Stonespring Of Vandalia in Dayton (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vandalia?

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 30% of the $4,795 monthly median income of Vandalia 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 Vandalia, OH