Dementia Care in Austin, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Austin, IN: the local picture

72

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

724

residents 65 or older (19% of Austin)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Scott County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Austin has about 72 residents aged 85 or older among 724 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Austin 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.

Austin compared with Scott County and Indiana

Census figure	Austin	Scott County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	44%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	17%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	2.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,958	$33,785	—

Older residents in towns around Austin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Scottsburg, IN	4.1 mi	1,355	163
Seymour, IN	15 mi	2,917	542
Brownstown, IN	16 mi	875	76
Salem, IN	18 mi	1,388	259
Hanover, IN	19 mi	416	45
North Vernon, IN	21 mi	1,037	139

Nursing homes near Austin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Pointe Village	Scottsburg, IN	2.4 mi	5 of 5	68	(812) 752-3499
Hampton Oaks Health Campus	Scottsburg, IN	2.4 mi	5 of 5	71	(812) 752-2694
Waters Of Scottsburg, The	Scottsburg, IN	3.0 mi	1 of 5	99	(812) 752-5663
Hickory Creek At Scottsburg	Scottsburg, IN	3.2 mi	5 of 5	36	(812) 752-5065
Lutheran Community Home	Seymour, IN	15 mi	5 of 5	95	(812) 522-5927
Seymour Crossing	Seymour, IN	15 mi	5 of 5	115	(812) 522-2416

Hospices serving Austin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Schneck Medical Center Hospice	Seymour, IN	16 mi	(812) 522-0508
Carefirst Hospice LLC	Sellersburg, IN	23 mi	(812) 748-7433
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lawrenceburg	New Albany, IN	30 mi	(930) 888-2110
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	30 mi	(812) 945-4596

Straight-line miles from the center of Austin. 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 Austin

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,913 monthly median income of Austin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Austin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Austin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Pointe Village in Scottsburg (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hampton Oaks Health Campus in Scottsburg (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Waters Of Scottsburg, The in Scottsburg (3.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Austin?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 50% of the $2,913 monthly median income of Austin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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; 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 Austin, IN