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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wayne, PA: the local picture

117

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1,124

residents 65 or older (17% of Wayne)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Delaware County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wayne has about 117 residents aged 85 or older among 1,124 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Delaware County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Wayne 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.

Wayne compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Wayne	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	9.1%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,793	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Wayne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
St. Davids, PA	1.0 mi	610	49
Berwyn, PA	2.6 mi	593	50
Villanova, PA	2.7 mi	634	43
Rosemont, PA	3.5 mi	746	139
Chesterbrook, PA	3.9 mi	881	39
King of Prussia, PA	4.0 mi	3,756	418

Nursing homes near Wayne

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wayne Center	Wayne, PA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	112	(610) 688-3635
Rosemont Center	Rosemont, PA	3.7 mi	3 of 5	76	(610) 580-0400
William Hood Dunwoody Care Ctr	Newtown Square, PA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	81	(215) 359-4401
Pine View Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Broomall, PA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	298	(610) 356-0800
Beaumont At Bryn Mawr	Bryn Mawr, PA	4.1 mi	5 of 5	44	(610) 526-7000
Rosewood Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Broomall, PA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	146	(610) 356-0100

Hospices serving Wayne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Patient Care Hospice	Wayne, PA	1.5 mi	(610) 337-1101
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	1.5 mi	(484) 580-1400
Holisticare Hospice, LLC	Wayne, PA	1.5 mi	(610) 995-0100
Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia	Newtown Square, PA	3.8 mi	(610) 436-1853

Straight-line miles from the center of Wayne. 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 Wayne

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, which is 17% of the $7,399 monthly median income of Wayne households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Wayne: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wayne?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wayne Center in Wayne (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Rosemont Center in Rosemont (3.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); William Hood Dunwoody Care Ctr in Newtown Square (3.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wayne?

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, which is 17% of the $7,399 monthly median income of Wayne households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Wayne, PA