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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Youngwood, PA: the local picture

101

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

696

residents 65 or older (24% of Youngwood)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Youngwood has about 101 residents aged 85 or older among 696 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Youngwood 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.

Youngwood compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Youngwood	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	8.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.9%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,978	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Youngwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Stanton, PA	2.1 mi	466	41
Greensburg, PA	5.0 mi	3,269	655
Jeannette, PA	6.0 mi	1,980	172
Mount Pleasant, PA	6.7 mi	1,069	221
Irwin, PA	8.4 mi	599	120
Manor, PA	8.4 mi	535	19

Nursing homes near Youngwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hempfield Manor	Greensburg, PA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 836-4424
Rehab & Nursing Ctr Greater Pittsburgh	Greensburg, PA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 837-8076
Westmoreland Manor	Greensburg, PA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	408	(724) 830-4010
Saint Anne Home	Greensburg, PA	5.1 mi	1 of 5	155	(724) 837-6070
Redstone Highlands Health Care	Greensburg, PA	6.0 mi	2 of 5	77	(724) 832-8400
Oak Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Greensburg, PA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	48	(724) 837-7100

Hospices serving Youngwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	4.8 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	4.8 mi	(724) 689-1800
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	14 mi	(724) 565-5802
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	16 mi	(412) 380-0711

Straight-line miles from the center of Youngwood. 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 Youngwood

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 $5,915 monthly median income of Youngwood 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 Youngwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Youngwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hempfield Manor in Greensburg (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rehab & Nursing Ctr Greater Pittsburgh in Greensburg (4.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westmoreland Manor in Greensburg (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Youngwood?

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 $5,915 monthly median income of Youngwood 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 Youngwood, PA