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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wellston, OH: the local picture

124

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

974

residents 65 or older (18% of Wellston)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wellston has about 124 residents aged 85 or older among 974 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Wellston 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.

Wellston compared with Jackson County and Ohio

Census figure	Wellston	Jackson County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	45%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	15%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.2%	1.5%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,457	$40,845	—

Older residents in towns around Wellston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jackson, OH	7.6 mi	1,128	65
Waverly, OH	24 mi	1,126	171
Athens, OH	28 mi	1,476	285
The Plains, OH	28 mi	1,010	138
Gallipolis, OH	28 mi	884	68
Point Pleasant, WV	29 mi	1,143	319

Nursing homes near Wellston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgewood Manor Of Wellston	Wellston, OH	0.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(740) 384-5611
Jenkins Care Community	Wellston, OH	1.7 mi	4 of 5	57	(740) 384-2119
Four Winds Nursing Facility	Jackson, OH	3.6 mi	3 of 5	86	(740) 286-7551
Ayden Healthcare Of Jackson	Jackson, OH	11 mi	4 of 5	82	(740) 286-5026
Maple Hills Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mcarthur, OH	11 mi	3 of 5	42	(740) 596-5955
National Church Residences Bristol Village	Waverly, OH	23 mi	5 of 5	40	(740) 947-2113

Hospices serving Wellston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holzer Medical Center Hospice	Gallipolis, OH	27 mi	(740) 446-5074
Adena Hospice	Chillicothe, OH	29 mi	(740) 779-4663
National Church Residences Home And Community Serv	Chillicothe, OH	29 mi	(614) 457-6950
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	29 mi	(740) 682-0270

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellston. 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 Wellston

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 $3,705 monthly median income of Wellston 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 Wellston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wellston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edgewood Manor Of Wellston in Wellston (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Jenkins Care Community in Wellston (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Four Winds Nursing Facility in Jackson (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wellston?

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 $3,705 monthly median income of Wellston 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.

More near Wellston

More senior care near Wellston

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Wellston

More for Wellston families

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 Wellston, OH