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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Attalla, AL: the local picture

191

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1,350

residents 65 or older (23% of Attalla)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Etowah County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Attalla has about 191 residents aged 85 or older among 1,350 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Etowah County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Attalla 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.

Attalla compared with Etowah County and Alabama

Census figure	Attalla	Etowah County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	4.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,063	$44,181	—

Older residents in towns around Attalla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rainbow City, AL	4.5 mi	1,947	152
Gadsden, AL	6.2 mi	6,020	601
Southside, AL	8.8 mi	1,962	171
Glencoe, AL	11 mi	1,184	111
Hokes Bluff, AL	15 mi	1,091	18
Boaz, AL	15 mi	1,337	140

Nursing homes near Attalla

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Attalla Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Attalla, AL	0.8 mi	2 of 5	182	(256) 538-7852
Gadsden Health And Rehab Center	Gadsden, AL	5.3 mi	4 of 5	168	(256) 547-4938
Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center	Gadsden, AL	5.9 mi	4 of 5	209	(256) 543-3467
Northside Health Care	Gadsden, AL	10 mi	3 of 5	115	(256) 543-7101
Coosa Valley Health And Rehab	Glencoe, AL	12 mi	3 of 5	124	(256) 492-5350
Altoona Health & Rehab	Altoona, AL	12 mi	3 of 5	50	(205) 589-6394

Hospices serving Attalla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice Rainbow City	Rainbow City, AL	4.2 mi	(256) 203-8508
Compassus-Gadsden	Southside, AL	8.2 mi	(256) 782-3560
Prohealth Hospice-Gadsden	Gadsden, AL	12 mi	(256) 494-8170
Aveanna Hospice Of Gadsden	Gadsden, AL	12 mi	(256) 547-3050

Straight-line miles from the center of Attalla. 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 Attalla

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 36% of the $3,255 monthly median income of Attalla 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 Attalla: common questions

What nursing homes are near Attalla?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Attalla Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Attalla (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Gadsden Health And Rehab Center in Gadsden (5.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gadsden (5.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Attalla?

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 36% of the $3,255 monthly median income of Attalla 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 Attalla, AL