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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Andalusia, AL: the local picture

282

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

1,800

residents 65 or older (21% of Andalusia)

50%

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

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Andalusia has about 282 residents aged 85 or older among 1,800 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Covington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Andalusia 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.

Andalusia compared with Covington County and Alabama

Census figure	Andalusia	Covington County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	17%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	1.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,293	$38,295	—

Older residents in towns around Andalusia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Opp, AL	13 mi	1,630	294
Elba, AL	25 mi	975	34
Evergreen, AL	31 mi	597	31
Luverne, AL	31 mi	588	135
East Brewton, AL	37 mi	298	34
Enterprise, AL	37 mi	4,414	323

Nursing homes near Andalusia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Andalusia Manor	Andalusia, AL	2.3 mi	4 of 5	154	(334) 222-4544
Opp Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Opp, AL	13 mi	3 of 5	197	(334) 493-4558
Florala Health And Rehabilitation LLC	Florala, AL	24 mi	3 of 5	85	(334) 858-8585

Hospices serving Andalusia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Andalusia	Andalusia, AL	1.1 mi	(334) 427-4000
Acg Hospice - Andalusia	Andalusia, AL	1.1 mi	(334) 897-0650
Southerncare Greenville	Greenville, AL	36 mi	(334) 382-1406
Aveanna Hospice Of Greenville	Greenville, AL	36 mi	(334) 383-9688

Straight-line miles from the center of Andalusia. 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 Andalusia

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 41% of the $2,858 monthly median income of Andalusia 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 Andalusia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Andalusia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Andalusia Manor in Andalusia (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Opp Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Opp (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Florala Health And Rehabilitation LLC in Florala (24 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Andalusia?

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 41% of the $2,858 monthly median income of Andalusia 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 Andalusia, AL