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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bardstown, KY: the local picture

200

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2,303

residents 65 or older (17% of Bardstown)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Nelson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bardstown has about 200 residents aged 85 or older among 2,303 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Nelson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Bardstown 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.

Bardstown compared with Nelson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Bardstown	Nelson County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.2%	3.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,250	$47,109	—

Older residents in towns around Bardstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Springfield, KY	15 mi	672	91
Mount Washington, KY	16 mi	2,769	357
Shepherdsville, KY	18 mi	1,517	117
Lebanon, KY	20 mi	1,057	62
Pioneer Village, KY	21 mi	647	31
Hillview, KY	21 mi	985	49

Nursing homes near Bardstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation	Bardstown, KY	0.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(502) 348-4220
Signature Healthcare At Colonial Rehab & Wellness	Bardstown, KY	1.5 mi	1 of 5	65	(502) 348-9260
Loretto Living Center At Loretto Motherhouse, Inc.	Nerinx, KY	11 mi	5 of 5	55	(270) 865-5811
Sansbury Care Center	Saint Catharine, KY	13 mi	4 of 5	48	(859) 336-3974
Springfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Springfield, KY	16 mi	2 of 5	70	(859) 336-7771
Signature Healthcare Of Spencer County	Taylorsville, KY	17 mi	2 of 5	120	(502) 477-8838

Hospices serving Bardstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Health At Home	Bardstown, KY	0.7 mi	(502) 349-5500
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	31 mi	(502) 456-6200
Amedisys Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	37 mi	(812) 284-4630
Heritage Hospice, Inc	Danville, KY	39 mi	(859) 236-2425

Straight-line miles from the center of Bardstown. 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 Bardstown

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 39% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bardstown 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 Bardstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bardstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bardstown Health & Rehabilitation in Bardstown (0.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare At Colonial Rehab & Wellness in Bardstown (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Loretto Living Center At Loretto Motherhouse, Inc. in Nerinx (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bardstown?

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 39% of the $3,854 monthly median income of Bardstown 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; 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 Bardstown, KY