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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Weatherly, PA: the local picture

79

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

679

residents 65 or older (27% of Weatherly)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Carbon County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Weatherly has about 79 residents aged 85 or older among 679 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Carbon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Weatherly 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.

Weatherly compared with Carbon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Weatherly	Carbon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	27%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.2%	6.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,773	$47,069	—

Older residents in towns around Weatherly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nesquehoning, PA	4.4 mi	647	88
Jim Thorpe, PA	6.3 mi	1,003	98
Freeland, PA	6.7 mi	657	74
Hazleton, PA	7.9 mi	4,550	574
Summit Hill, PA	8.2 mi	534	57
Lansford, PA	8.2 mi	712	126

Nursing homes near Weatherly

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Weatherly, PA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	200	(570) 427-8683
Pavilion At St Luke Village, The	Hazleton, PA	6.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(570) 453-5100
Manor At St Luke Village,The	Hazleton, PA	6.8 mi	2 of 5	104	(570) 453-5122
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazleton, PA	8.2 mi	1 of 5	297	(570) 454-8888
Mahoning Operating LLC	Lehighton, PA	8.6 mi	3 of 5	142	(570) 386-5522
St Luke's Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Coaldale, PA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	48	(570) 645-8208

Hospices serving Weatherly

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Care Hospice	Hazleton, PA	7.1 mi	(570) 459-2004
Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc	Sybertsville, PA	14 mi	(570) 708-2929
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	23 mi	(570) 231-5407
Compassus - Allentown	Allentown, PA	27 mi	(610) 336-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Weatherly. 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 Weatherly

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 33% of the $3,731 monthly median income of Weatherly 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 Weatherly: common questions

What nursing homes are near Weatherly?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Weatherly (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pavilion At St Luke Village, The in Hazleton (6.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Manor At St Luke Village,The in Hazleton (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Weatherly?

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 33% of the $3,731 monthly median income of Weatherly 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 Weatherly, PA