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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Westmont, PA: the local picture

60

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1,061

residents 65 or older (22% of Westmont)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Westmont has about 60 residents aged 85 or older among 1,061 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Cambria County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Westmont 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.

Westmont compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Westmont	Cambria County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	11%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	2.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,156	$43,129	—

Older residents in towns around Westmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Elim, PA	1.6 mi	968	83
Johnstown, PA	1.8 mi	3,665	442
Belmont, PA	4.4 mi	804	194
Geistown, PA	4.6 mi	777	67
Windber, PA	8.9 mi	760	103
Nanty-Glo, PA	12 mi	686	95

Nursing homes near Westmont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown	Johnstown, PA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	63	(814) 255-6844
Quality Life Services - Westmont	Johnstown, PA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	41	(814) 255-5539
Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center	Johnstown, PA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(814) 255-1488
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Tcu	Johnstown, PA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	30	(814) 534-6111
Concordia At Arbutus Park	Johnstown, PA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	141	(814) 266-8621
Laurel View Village	Davidsville, PA	5.2 mi	3 of 5	60	(814) 288-2724

Hospices serving Westmont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
1 Laurel Highlands Hospice Care	Johnstown, PA	1.0 mi	(814) 410-9119
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care	Johnstown, PA	1.0 mi	(814) 262-8305
Conemaugh Regional Hospice	Johnstown, PA	5.2 mi	(814) 534-6100
Windber Hospice	Windber, PA	9.0 mi	(814) 467-3711

Straight-line miles from the center of Westmont. 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 Westmont

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 16% of the $7,513 monthly median income of Westmont 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 Westmont: common questions

What nursing homes are near Westmont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown in Johnstown (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Quality Life Services - Westmont in Johnstown (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center in Johnstown (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Westmont?

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 16% of the $7,513 monthly median income of Westmont 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 Westmont, PA