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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wind Gap, PA: the local picture

66

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

712

residents 65 or older (21% of Wind Gap)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wind Gap has about 66 residents aged 85 or older among 712 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.

36% of older Wind Gap 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.

Wind Gap compared with Northampton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Wind Gap	Northampton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	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	12%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,484	$62,530	—

Older residents in towns around Wind Gap

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pen Argyl, PA	2.3 mi	553	146
Bangor, PA	4.5 mi	840	101
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	7.0 mi	754	126
Nazareth, PA	7.6 mi	1,551	415
Chestnut Hill, PA	9.8 mi	1,446	168
Bath, PA	9.8 mi	456	123

Nursing homes near Wind Gap

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center	Bangor, PA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	119	(610) 588-6161
Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc	Stroudsburg, PA	7.0 mi	2 of 5	174	(570) 992-4172
Moravian Hall Square Health And Wellness Center	Nazareth, PA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	61	(610) 746-1000
Northampton County-Gracedale	Nazareth, PA	8.0 mi	1 of 5	688	(610) 746-1900
Brookmont Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Effort, PA	8.8 mi	4 of 5	119	(610) 681-4070
Whitestone Care Center	Stroudsburg, PA	9.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(570) 476-1600

Hospices serving Wind Gap

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Pillars Hospice Inc	Bethlehem, PA	14 mi	(610) 372-4400
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley	Bethlehem, PA	14 mi	(484) 245-7300
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	14 mi	(610) 841-4410
Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care	East Stroudsburg, PA	14 mi	(570) 421-5390

Straight-line miles from the center of Wind Gap. 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 Wind Gap

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 32% of the $3,874 monthly median income of Wind Gap 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 Wind Gap: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wind Gap?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Slate Belt Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bangor (5.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc in Stroudsburg (7.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Moravian Hall Square Health And Wellness Center in Nazareth (7.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wind Gap?

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 32% of the $3,874 monthly median income of Wind Gap 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 Wind Gap, PA