Dementia Care in Anchorage, KY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anchorage, KY: the local picture

39

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

357

residents 65 or older (14% of Anchorage)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anchorage has about 39 residents aged 85 or older among 357 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.

16% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Anchorage 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.

Anchorage compared with Jefferson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Anchorage	Jefferson County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	13%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,500	$52,849	—

Older residents in towns around Anchorage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Middletown, KY	2.1 mi	2,180	364
Douglass Hills, KY	2.5 mi	1,599	168
Lyndon, KY	2.8 mi	2,125	440
Hurstbourne, KY	3.6 mi	943	151
Graymoor-Devondale, KY	4.3 mi	771	206
Jeffersontown, KY	4.8 mi	6,398	640

Nursing homes near Anchorage

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Willows At Springhurst	Louisville, KY	2.4 mi	3 of 5	52	(502) 412-3775
Forest Springs Health Campus	Louisville, KY	2.4 mi	4 of 5	58	(502) 243-1643
Valhalla Post Acute	Louisville, KY	3.3 mi	2 of 5	162	(502) 254-0009
Lyndon Crossing, LLC	Louisville, KY	3.9 mi	not rated	145	(502) 425-0331
The Episcopal Church Home	Louisville, KY	4.1 mi	4 of 5	26	(502) 736-7800
Signature Healthcare At Jefferson Manor Rehab & We	Louisville, KY	4.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(502) 426-4513

Hospices serving Anchorage

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	8.8 mi	(502) 456-6200
St Croix Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	11 mi	(812) 590-1575
Gentiva I	Jeffersonville, IN	11 mi	(812) 284-2600
Amedisys Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	11 mi	(812) 284-4630

Straight-line miles from the center of Anchorage. 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 Anchorage

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $10,292 monthly median income of Anchorage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Anchorage: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anchorage?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Willows At Springhurst in Louisville (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Forest Springs Health Campus in Louisville (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Valhalla Post Acute in Louisville (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anchorage?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $10,292 monthly median income of Anchorage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Anchorage, KY