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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Verona, PA: the local picture

84

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

522

residents 65 or older (21% of Verona)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Verona has about 84 residents aged 85 or older among 522 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Allegheny County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Verona 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.

Verona compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Verona	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	8.5%	12%

Older residents in towns around Verona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oakmont, PA	1.0 mi	1,638	258
Fox Chapel, PA	2.8 mi	967	57
Aspinwall, PA	3.3 mi	362	41
Springdale, PA	4.0 mi	921	60
Sharpsburg, PA	4.3 mi	620	114
Wilkinsburg, PA	4.6 mi	2,908	296

Nursing homes near Verona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Longwood At Oakmont	Verona, PA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	44	(412) 826-5900
Willows Of Presbyterian Senior	Oakmont, PA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	193	(412) 828-5600
Seneca Place	Verona, PA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	174	(412) 798-8000
Harmar Village Health & Rehab Center	Cheswick, PA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	130	(724) 274-3773
Southwestern Veterans Center	Pittsburgh, PA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	236	(412) 665-6706
Champion City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pittsburgh, PA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	187	(412) 665-3232

Hospices serving Verona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Health Care Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	2.8 mi	(412) 371-3726
Adoration Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	2.8 mi	(412) 963-6310
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	3.3 mi	(878) 302-1136
Medi Home Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	3.3 mi	(724) 863-7190

Straight-line miles from the center of Verona. 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 Verona

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. 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 Verona: common questions

What nursing homes are near Verona?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Longwood At Oakmont in Verona (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Willows Of Presbyterian Senior in Oakmont (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Seneca Place in Verona (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Verona?

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. 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 Verona, PA