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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wapakoneta, OH: the local picture

362

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

2,093

residents 65 or older (21% of Wapakoneta)

43%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wapakoneta has about 362 residents aged 85 or older among 2,093 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Auglaize County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Wapakoneta 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.

Wapakoneta compared with Auglaize County and Ohio

Census figure	Wapakoneta	Auglaize County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	7.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	1.0%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,471	$51,046	—

Older residents in towns around Wapakoneta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Shawnee, OH	8.3 mi	1,253	86
St. Marys, OH	11 mi	1,371	134
Lima, OH	13 mi	5,615	763
New Bremen, OH	13 mi	531	91
Minster, OH	15 mi	554	65
Sidney, OH	19 mi	3,920	451

Nursing homes near Wapakoneta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wapakoneta Manor	Wapakoneta, OH	1.2 mi	4 of 5	73	(419) 738-3711
Otterbein-Cridersville	Cridersville, OH	6.1 mi	3 of 5	50	(419) 645-5114
Cridersville Nursing And Rehab	Cridersville, OH	6.8 mi	1 of 5	50	(419) 645-4468
Transitional Care Unit	Saint Marys, OH	9.5 mi	4 of 5	15	(419) 394-3335
Vancrest Of St Mary's	St Marys, OH	9.7 mi	5 of 5	66	(419) 394-3308
Shawnee Manor	Lima, OH	10 mi	4 of 5	137	(419) 999-2055

Hospices serving Wapakoneta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lima	Lima, OH	8.4 mi	(419) 228-2535
Grand Lake Hospice	Saint Marys, OH	11 mi	(419) 394-7434
Legacy Hospice Inc	Lima, OH	12 mi	(567) 940-9320
Mercy Health - Hospice Lima	Lima, OH	15 mi	(419) 226-9064

Straight-line miles from the center of Wapakoneta. 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 Wapakoneta

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 39% of the $3,706 monthly median income of Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wapakoneta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wapakoneta Manor in Wapakoneta (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Otterbein-Cridersville in Cridersville (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cridersville Nursing And Rehab in Cridersville (6.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wapakoneta?

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 39% of the $3,706 monthly median income of Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta, OH