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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Wyoming, PA: the local picture

96

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

695

residents 65 or older (26% of West Wyoming)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Luzerne County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Wyoming has about 96 residents aged 85 or older among 695 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Luzerne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older West Wyoming 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 Wyoming compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	West Wyoming	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	16%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,981	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around West Wyoming

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wyoming, PA	1.3 mi	705	101
Swoyersville, PA	2.0 mi	1,373	261
Exeter, PA	2.1 mi	1,478	388
Forty Fort, PA	3.0 mi	698	99
West Pittston, PA	3.0 mi	1,030	59
Luzerne, PA	3.1 mi	735	25

Nursing homes near West Wyoming

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Exeter, PA	1.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(570) 655-3791
Wesley Village	Pittston, PA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	160	(570) 655-2891
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Kingston, PA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	92	(570) 288-5496
Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dallas, PA	4.3 mi	2 of 5	130	(570) 675-8600
Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center	Kingston, PA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	65	(570) 283-5848
Riverstreet Manor	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	122	(570) 825-5611

Hospices serving West Wyoming

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pathways Healthcare	Kingston, PA	3.7 mi	(570) 288-1013
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	3.7 mi	(570) 231-5407
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart	Moosic, PA	9.5 mi	(570) 706-2400
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	9.5 mi	(888) 923-5842

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

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 28% of the $4,415 monthly median income of West Wyoming 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 West Wyoming: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Wyoming?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Exeter (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Wesley Village in Pittston (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Kingston (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Wyoming?

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 28% of the $4,415 monthly median income of West Wyoming 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 West Wyoming, PA