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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Union, OH: the local picture

70

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

581

residents 65 or older (20% of West Union)

59%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Union has about 70 residents aged 85 or older among 581 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.

59% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Adams County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

68% of older West Union 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.

West Union compared with Adams County and Ohio

Census figure	West Union	Adams County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	59%	45%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	68%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	35%	15%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	1.2%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$21,875	$36,101	—

Older residents in towns around West Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Maysville, KY	17 mi	1,843	215
Georgetown, OH	20 mi	935	150
Mount Orab, OH	26 mi	611	37
West Portsmouth, OH	27 mi	606	19
Flemingsburg, KY	27 mi	687	117
Hillsboro, OH	29 mi	1,505	294

Nursing homes near West Union

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eagle Creek Nursing Center	West Union, OH	1.4 mi	5 of 5	85	(937) 544-5531
Adams County Manor	West Union, OH	1.7 mi	2 of 5	74	(937) 544-2205
Monarch Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation	Seaman, OH	12 mi	3 of 5	50	(937) 386-6375
Ohio Valley Manor Care Center	Ripley, OH	15 mi	4 of 5	140	(937) 392-4318
Maysville Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility	Maysville, KY	17 mi	5 of 5	130	(606) 564-4085
Vanceburg Hills	Vanceburg, KY	19 mi	3 of 5	94	(606) 796-3046

Hospices serving West Union

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Hope - Ohio Valley	Mount Orab, OH	28 mi	(937) 444-4900
Heartland Hospice	Lucasville, OH	30 mi	(740) 682-0270
Somc Hospice	Portsmouth, OH	33 mi	(740) 356-2567
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Ohio	Cincinnati, OH	54 mi	(513) 742-6310

Straight-line miles from the center of West Union. 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 West Union

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 79% of the $1,823 monthly median income of West Union 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 West Union: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Union?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eagle Creek Nursing Center in West Union (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Adams County Manor in West Union (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Monarch Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation in Seaman (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Union?

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 79% of the $1,823 monthly median income of West Union 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 West Union, OH