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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bay Minette, AL: the local picture

160

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,248

residents 65 or older (15% of Bay Minette)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Baldwin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bay Minette has about 160 residents aged 85 or older among 1,248 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Baldwin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Bay Minette 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.

Bay Minette compared with Baldwin County and Alabama

Census figure	Bay Minette	Baldwin County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	32%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	7.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	5.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,112	$60,574	—

Older residents in towns around Bay Minette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stapleton, AL	11 mi	389	0
Spanish Fort, AL	13 mi	2,179	227
Loxley, AL	15 mi	234	46
Satsuma, AL	16 mi	1,576	129
Daphne, AL	19 mi	5,042	738
Saraland, AL	19 mi	3,562	291

Nursing homes near Bay Minette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crowne Healthcare Of North Baldwin	Bay Minette, AL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	75	(251) 937-3501
Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Ctr Westminster Vlg	Spanish Fort, AL	17 mi	4 of 5	60	(251) 626-7007
Atmore Nursing Center	Atmore, AL	21 mi	5 of 5	100	(251) 368-9121
Eastern Shore Rehabilitation And Health Center	Daphne, AL	21 mi	4 of 5	117	(251) 621-4200
Kensington Health And Rehabilitation	Mobile, AL	21 mi	5 of 5	120	(251) 433-5471
Twin Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Mobile, AL	21 mi	4 of 5	131	(251) 476-3420

Hospices serving Bay Minette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	21 mi	(251) 343-0989
St Joseph Hospice Of South Alabama LLC	Mobile, AL	23 mi	(251) 675-7555
Gentiva Mobile	Mobile, AL	24 mi	(251) 478-9900
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	27 mi	(251) 725-1268

Straight-line miles from the center of Bay Minette. 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 Bay Minette

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 43% of the $2,676 monthly median income of Bay Minette 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 Bay Minette: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bay Minette?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crowne Healthcare Of North Baldwin in Bay Minette (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Ctr Westminster Vlg in Spanish Fort (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Atmore Nursing Center in Atmore (21 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bay Minette?

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 43% of the $2,676 monthly median income of Bay Minette 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 Bay Minette, AL