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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Yardley, PA: the local picture

41

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

494

residents 65 or older (19% of Yardley)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Bucks County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Yardley has about 41 residents aged 85 or older among 494 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Bucks County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Yardley 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.

Yardley compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Yardley	Bucks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	6.4%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	13%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,405	$77,780	—

Older residents in towns around Yardley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Woodbourne, PA	3.7 mi	735	195
The College of New Jersey, NJ	3.8 mi	0	0
Morrisville, PA	3.8 mi	1,507	221
Trenton, NJ	4.1 mi	10,831	1,209
Fairless Hills, PA	4.4 mi	1,475	137
Newtown Grant, PA	6.0 mi	1,101	49

Nursing homes near Yardley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yardley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Yardley, PA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	170	(215) 321-3921
Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged	Trenton, NJ	2.5 mi	2 of 5	137	(609) 883-5391
Preferred Care At Mercer	Ewing, NJ	2.6 mi	4 of 5	100	(609) 882-6900
Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Trenton, NJ	3.4 mi	1 of 5	106	(609) 396-2646
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Trenton, NJ	4.6 mi	not rated	215	(609) 393-8622
Crestview Center	Langhorne, PA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	180	(215) 968-4650

Hospices serving Yardley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Langhorne, PA	5.6 mi	(877) 288-0042
Constellation Hospice Pa, LLC	Newtown, PA	6.3 mi	(215) 302-2003
Chandler Hall Health Services Inc	Newtown, PA	6.3 mi	(215) 860-4000
St. Mary Hospice	Newtown, PA	6.3 mi	(267) 569-0760

Straight-line miles from the center of Yardley. 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 Yardley

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 21% of the $5,784 monthly median income of Yardley 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 Yardley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Yardley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Yardley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Yardley (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Greenwood House Home For The Jewish Aged in Trenton (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Preferred Care At Mercer in Ewing (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Yardley?

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 21% of the $5,784 monthly median income of Yardley 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 Yardley, PA