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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Arab, AL: the local picture

140

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,347

residents 65 or older (16% of Arab)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marshall County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Arab has about 140 residents aged 85 or older among 1,347 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Marshall County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Arab 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.

Arab compared with Marshall County and Alabama

Census figure	Arab	Marshall County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	13%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,987	$48,069	—

Older residents in towns around Arab

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Guntersville, AL	14 mi	1,892	163
New Hope, AL	15 mi	291	42
Albertville, AL	17 mi	3,464	333
Owens Cross Roads, AL	18 mi	339	71
Boaz, AL	22 mi	1,337	140
Cullman, AL	22 mi	3,585	466

Nursing homes near Arab

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Arab	Arab, AL	1.4 mi	2 of 5	87	(256) 586-3111
Marshall Manor Nursing Home	Guntersville, AL	11 mi	3 of 5	91	(256) 582-6561
Barfield Health Care	Guntersville, AL	15 mi	5 of 5	113	(256) 582-3112
Albertville Nursing Home	Albertville, AL	18 mi	5 of 5	159	(256) 878-1398
South Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Owens Cross Roads, AL	18 mi	3 of 5	81	(256) 725-3400
Fairview At Redstone Village	Huntsville, AL	19 mi	4 of 5	56	(256) 881-6717

Hospices serving Arab

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cullman Regional Hospice	Cullman, AL	17 mi	(256) 739-5185
Shepherd's Cove Hospice	Albertville, AL	18 mi	(256) 891-7724
Hospice Family Care	Huntsville, AL	20 mi	(256) 650-1212
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman	Cullman, AL	22 mi	(256) 739-4409

Straight-line miles from the center of Arab. 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 Arab

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 34% of the $3,416 monthly median income of Arab 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 Arab: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arab?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Diversicare Of Arab in Arab (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Marshall Manor Nursing Home in Guntersville (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Barfield Health Care in Guntersville (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Arab?

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 34% of the $3,416 monthly median income of Arab 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.

More near Arab

More senior care near Arab

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Other care in Arab

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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.

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