Dementia Care in Bartlett, TN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bartlett, TN: the local picture

1,094

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

10,412

residents 65 or older (18% of Bartlett)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Shelby County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bartlett has about 1,094 residents aged 85 or older among 10,412 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 (33% in Shelby County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Bartlett 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.

Bartlett compared with Shelby County and Tennessee

Census figure	Bartlett	Shelby County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	11%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,239	$54,632	—

Older residents in towns around Bartlett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lakeland, TN	5.7 mi	2,370	250
Millington, TN	8.2 mi	1,927	327
Arlington, TN	9.1 mi	1,414	91
Germantown, TN	11 mi	9,854	1,365
Memphis, TN	12 mi	89,268	8,199
Atoka, TN	13 mi	1,272	88

Nursing homes near Bartlett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Spring Gate Rehab & Healthcare Center	Memphis, TN	1.9 mi	1 of 5	206	(901) 377-1011
The Kings Daughters And Sons	Bartlett, TN	2.5 mi	2 of 5	108	(901) 272-7405
Rainbow Rehab And Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	2.5 mi	1 of 5	115	(901) 937-6302
Signature Healthcare Of Memphis	Memphis, TN	6.6 mi	5 of 5	140	(901) 382-1700
Ave Maria Home	Bartlett, TN	6.6 mi	2 of 5	100	(901) 386-3211
Cordova Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Cordova, TN	7.5 mi	3 of 5	240	(901) 754-1393

Hospices serving Bartlett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	2.2 mi	(901) 465-2120
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bartlett, TN	4.0 mi	(901) 680-0378
Methodist Alliance Hospice	Memphis, TN	4.0 mi	(901) 516-1400
Crossroads Hospice Of Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	4.0 mi	(901) 382-9292

Straight-line miles from the center of Bartlett. 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 Bartlett

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,687 monthly median income of Bartlett households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Bartlett: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bartlett?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Spring Gate Rehab & Healthcare Center in Memphis (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Kings Daughters And Sons in Bartlett (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rainbow Rehab And Healthcare in Bartlett (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bartlett?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,687 monthly median income of Bartlett households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Bartlett, TN