Dementia Care in Abbeville, AL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Abbeville, AL: the local picture

138

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

995

residents 65 or older (36% of Abbeville)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Henry County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Abbeville has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 995 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Henry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Abbeville 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.

Abbeville compared with Henry County and Alabama

Census figure	Abbeville	Henry County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	36%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	1.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,000	$41,764	—

Older residents in towns around Abbeville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Headland, AL	16 mi	820	66
Blakely, GA	23 mi	836	164
Ozark, AL	24 mi	3,213	343
Dothan, AL	24 mi	13,436	1,421
Eufaula, AL	25 mi	2,581	222
Taylor, AL	30 mi	358	8

Nursing homes near Abbeville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henry County Health And Rehabilitation Facility	Abbeville, AL	0.8 mi	4 of 5	142	(334) 585-2241
Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The	Fort Gaines, GA	13 mi	2 of 5	60	(229) 768-2521
Early Memorial Nursing Facility	Blakely, GA	23 mi	3 of 5	127	(229) 723-3796
Ozark Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Ozark, AL	23 mi	3 of 5	149	(334) 774-2561
Crowne Health Care Of Eufaula	Eufaula, AL	23 mi	2 of 5	180	(334) 687-6627
Oakview Manor Health Care Center	Ozark, AL	25 mi	3 of 5	138	(334) 774-2631

Hospices serving Abbeville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	30 mi	(334) 794-7847
Acg Hospice -Dothan	Dothan, AL	30 mi	(866) 266-5059
Gentiva	Enterprise, AL	38 mi	(334) 792-1100
Dayspring Hospice, LLC	Enterprise, AL	38 mi	(334) 347-2999

Straight-line miles from the center of Abbeville. 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 Abbeville

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,500 monthly median income of Abbeville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Abbeville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Abbeville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Henry County Health And Rehabilitation Facility in Abbeville (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The in Fort Gaines (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Early Memorial Nursing Facility in Blakely (23 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Abbeville?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 46% of the $2,500 monthly median income of Abbeville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Abbeville, AL