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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Williamsport, PA: the local picture

445

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

3,699

residents 65 or older (13% of Williamsport)

44%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Williamsport has about 445 residents aged 85 or older among 3,699 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Lycoming County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Williamsport 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.

Williamsport compared with Lycoming County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Williamsport	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	3.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,956	$45,160	—

Older residents in towns around Williamsport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Garden View, PA	1.3 mi	667	142
South Williamsport, PA	2.0 mi	1,221	151
Kenmar, PA	4.3 mi	1,465	274
Montoursville, PA	6.2 mi	1,164	87
Jersey Shore, PA	12 mi	567	138
Muncy, PA	13 mi	498	39

Nursing homes near Williamsport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose View Rehab And Care Center	Williamsport, PA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	123	(570) 323-4340
Williamsport Home, The	Williamsport, PA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	129	(570) 323-8781
Edenbrook North	Williamsport, PA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	152	(570) 323-8627
Edenbrook South	Williamsport, PA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	116	(570) 323-3758
Wecare At Sycamore Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Montoursville, PA	4.6 mi	1 of 5	133	(570) 601-8100
Valley View Rehab And Nursing Center	Montoursville, PA	6.0 mi	3 of 5	163	(570) 433-3161

Hospices serving Williamsport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	1.8 mi	(570) 320-7690
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	28 mi	(570) 784-1723
Guthrie Hospice	Towanda, PA	47 mi	(570) 265-8615
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	58 mi	(570) 668-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamsport. 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 Williamsport

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 41% of the $2,996 monthly median income of Williamsport 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 Williamsport: common questions

What nursing homes are near Williamsport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rose View Rehab And Care Center in Williamsport (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Williamsport Home, The in Williamsport (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Edenbrook North in Williamsport (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Williamsport?

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 41% of the $2,996 monthly median income of Williamsport 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.

More near Williamsport

More senior care near Williamsport

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Williamsport

More for Williamsport 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 Williamsport, PA