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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vermilion, OH: the local picture

367

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

2,664

residents 65 or older (26% of Vermilion)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vermilion has about 367 residents aged 85 or older among 2,664 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Erie County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Vermilion 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.

Vermilion compared with Erie County and Ohio

Census figure	Vermilion	Erie County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	3.7%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,895	$53,841	—

Older residents in towns around Vermilion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Amherst, OH	4.4 mi	2,780	368
Lorain, OH	7.4 mi	11,520	1,229
Oberlin, OH	9.8 mi	1,728	380
Elyria, OH	11 mi	9,580	1,280
Sheffield, OH	12 mi	1,183	120
Sheffield Lake, OH	13 mi	1,819	98

Nursing homes near Vermilion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kingston Health Center Of Vermilion	Vermilion, OH	1.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(440) 967-1800
Mill Manor Care Center	Vermilion, OH	2.4 mi	5 of 5	33	(440) 967-6614
Amherst Manor Nursing Home	Amherst, OH	4.1 mi	2 of 5	114	(440) 988-4415
Oak Hills Nursing Center	Lorain, OH	4.4 mi	3 of 5	80	(440) 282-9171
Lake Pointe Health Care	Lorain, OH	4.8 mi	5 of 5	99	(440) 282-2244
Anchor Lodge Nursing Home Inc	Lorain, OH	6.0 mi	3 of 5	110	(440) 244-2019

Hospices serving Vermilion

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellspring Hospice	Lorain, OH	6.1 mi	(330) 486-6092
Mercy Health-New Life Hospice	Lorain, OH	6.1 mi	(440) 960-4555
Stein Hospice Services, Inc	Sandusky, OH	20 mi	(419) 625-5269
Nivalis Hospice	Westlake, OH	21 mi	(440) 462-2600

Straight-line miles from the center of Vermilion. 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 Vermilion

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 $4,741 monthly median income of Vermilion 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 Vermilion: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vermilion?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kingston Health Center Of Vermilion in Vermilion (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mill Manor Care Center in Vermilion (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Amherst Manor Nursing Home in Amherst (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vermilion?

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 $4,741 monthly median income of Vermilion 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 Vermilion, OH