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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bolivar, TN: the local picture

167

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

991

residents 65 or older (19% of Bolivar)

39%

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

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bolivar has about 167 residents aged 85 or older among 991 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 (44% in Hardeman County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Bolivar 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.

Bolivar compared with Hardeman County and Tennessee

Census figure	Bolivar	Hardeman County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	44%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	18%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	2.7%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,702	$40,779	—

Older residents in towns around Bolivar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Whiteville, TN	8.6 mi	336	39
Somerville, TN	21 mi	667	125
Henderson, TN	24 mi	925	86
Selmer, TN	24 mi	880	56
Brownsville, TN	26 mi	1,973	204
Jackson, TN	29 mi	11,094	1,156

Nursing homes near Bolivar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Meadows Health Care	Bolivar, TN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	134	(731) 658-4707
Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation LLC	Bolivar, TN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	67	(731) 212-4822
Nhc Healthcare, Somerville	Somerville, TN	20 mi	5 of 5	72	(901) 465-9861
Henderson Health And Rehabilitation Center	Henderson, TN	23 mi	1 of 5	132	(731) 989-7598

Hospices serving Bolivar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Of The South	Selmer, TN	24 mi	(731) 646-1213
Hospice Of West Tennessee	Jackson, TN	31 mi	(731) 664-4220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	31 mi	(731) 410-2250
Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed )	Corinth, MS	36 mi	(662) 286-5333

Straight-line miles from the center of Bolivar. 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 Bolivar

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 48% of the $2,809 monthly median income of Bolivar 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 Bolivar: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bolivar?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Meadows Health Care in Bolivar (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation LLC in Bolivar (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Somerville in Somerville (20 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bolivar?

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 48% of the $2,809 monthly median income of Bolivar 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.

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