Yeadon, Pennsylvania

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Yeadon, PA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Yeadon, PA: the local picture

239
residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)
2,827
residents 65 or older (23% of Yeadon)
35%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Delaware County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Yeadon has about 239 residents aged 85 or older among 2,827 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Delaware County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Yeadon 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.

Yeadon compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figureYeadonDelaware CountyPennsylvania
Residents 85 or older2.0%2.2%2.4%
Residents 65 or older23%17%19%
Residents 65+ with a disability35%30%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone23%29%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)17%9.1%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home9.8%13%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$60,089$66,651—

Older residents in towns around Yeadon

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
East Lansdowne, PA0.9 mi31414
Darby, PA0.9 mi1,373362
Lansdowne, PA1.4 mi1,89797
Collingdale, PA1.8 mi83979
Sharon Hill, PA1.9 mi44143
Aldan, PA2.0 mi68954

Nursing homes near Yeadon

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Edenbrook Of YeadonYeadon, PA0.7 mi2 of 5190(610) 626-7700
Providence Rehab And Hlthcare CtratmercyfitzgeraldYeadon, PA0.7 mi3 of 5129(610) 626-8065
St Francis Center For Rehabilitation & HealthcareDarby, PA0.9 mi1 of 5273(610) 461-6510
Little Flower ManorDarby, PA1.2 mi5 of 5127(610) 534-6000
Holy Family HomePhiladelphia, PA1.7 mi5 of 518(215) 729-5153
Care Pavilion Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterPhiladelphia, PA1.9 mi1 of 5396(215) 476-6264

Hospices serving Yeadon

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Penn Medicine HospiceBala Cynwyd, PA5.6 mi(610) 617-2400
Heartland Hospice (Philadelphia)Bala Cynwyd, PA5.6 mi(610) 941-6700
Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLCPhiladelphia, PA5.9 mi(267) 551-5708
Hospice Compassus - PhiladelphiaNewtown Square, PA9.0 mi(610) 436-1853

Straight-line miles from the center of Yeadon. 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 Yeadon

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 24% of the $5,007 monthly median income of Yeadon 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 Yeadon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Yeadon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edenbrook Of Yeadon in Yeadon (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Providence Rehab And Hlthcare Ctratmercyfitzgerald in Yeadon (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St Francis Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Darby (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Yeadon?

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 24% of the $5,007 monthly median income of Yeadon 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.

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.

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