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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wilson, PA: the local picture

184

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,117

residents 65 or older (14% of Wilson)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Northampton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wilson has about 184 residents aged 85 or older among 1,117 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Northampton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Wilson 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.

Wilson compared with Northampton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Wilson	Northampton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,143	$62,530	—

Older residents in towns around Wilson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Easton, PA	1.2 mi	3,303	241
Palmer Heights, PA	1.4 mi	1,142	204
Chestnut Hill, PA	3.2 mi	1,446	168
Phillipsburg, NJ	3.3 mi	2,277	199
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	4.9 mi	754	126
Nazareth, PA	5.3 mi	1,551	415

Nursing homes near Wilson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
New Eastwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Easton, PA	0.2 mi	5 of 5	97	(610) 258-2801
Easton Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Easton, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	227	(610) 250-0150
Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The	Easton, PA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	115	(610) 253-3573
Gardens At Easton, The	Easton, PA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	181	(610) 258-2985
Northampton Post Acute	Easton, PA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	180	(610) 330-9030
Complete Care At Phillipsburg, LLC	Phillipsburg, NJ	3.6 mi	3 of 5	60	(908) 454-2627

Hospices serving Wilson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lehigh Valley Hospice	Allentown, PA	13 mi	(610) 402-7800
Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC	Center Valley, PA	14 mi	(201) 218-1447
Lifesong Hospice And Palliative Care	Harrisburg, PA	87 mi	(717) 585-6687

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilson. 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 Wilson

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 35% of the $3,512 monthly median income of Wilson 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 Wilson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are New Eastwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Easton (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Easton Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Easton (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The in Easton (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wilson?

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 35% of the $3,512 monthly median income of Wilson 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 Wilson, PA