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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Benton, KY: the local picture

204

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

947

residents 65 or older (20% of Benton)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Marshall County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Benton has about 204 residents aged 85 or older among 947 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 (35% in Marshall County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Benton 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.

Benton compared with Marshall County and Kentucky

Census figure	Benton	Marshall County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	1.4%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,727	$52,848	—

Older residents in towns around Benton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Calvert City, KY	14 mi	474	114
Reidland, KY	14 mi	966	133
Murray, KY	16 mi	2,364	310
Mayfield, KY	17 mi	1,872	264
Farley, KY	18 mi	927	65
Hendron, KY	20 mi	1,456	140

Nursing homes near Benton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Benton, KY	1.1 mi	4 of 5	96	(270) 527-3296
Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Calvert City, KY	12 mi	2 of 5	100	(270) 898-6288
Calvert City Convalescent Center	Calvert City, KY	12 mi	5 of 5	95	(270) 395-4124
Green Acres Healthcare	Mayfield, KY	18 mi	2 of 5	60	(270) 247-6477
Spring Creek Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center	Murray, KY	18 mi	1 of 5	226	(270) 752-2900
Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mayfield, KY	19 mi	1 of 5	104	(270) 247-7890

Hospices serving Benton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice	Murray, KY	17 mi	(270) 767-3670
Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah	Paducah, KY	18 mi	(270) 415-3600
Hospice Of Western Kentucky	Owensboro, KY	91 mi	(270) 926-7565

Straight-line miles from the center of Benton. 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 Benton

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 38% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Benton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Benton (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Benton?

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 38% of the $3,977 monthly median income of Benton 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 Benton, KY