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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bowling Green, KY: the local picture

1,260

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

8,630

residents 65 or older (11% of Bowling Green)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bowling Green has about 1,260 residents aged 85 or older among 8,630 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 Warren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Bowling Green 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.

Bowling Green compared with Warren County and Kentucky

Census figure	Bowling Green	Warren County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	35%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	9.3%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	15%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,016	$54,709	—

Older residents in towns around Bowling Green

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Franklin, KY	19 mi	1,687	174
Scottsville, KY	20 mi	930	86
Portland, TN	27 mi	1,640	149
Russellville, KY	27 mi	1,635	248
Glasgow, KY	28 mi	3,096	392
Cave City, KY	28 mi	427	56

Nursing homes near Bowling Green

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bowling Green Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bowling Green, KY	0.3 mi	4 of 5	66	(270) 842-1611
Signature Healthcare Of Bowling Green	Bowling Green, KY	1.1 mi	4 of 5	176	(270) 843-3296
Christian Health Center	Bowling Green, KY	1.3 mi	4 of 5	39	(270) 796-6643
Magnolia Village Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bowling Green, KY	1.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(270) 843-0587
Colonial Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bowling Green, KY	2.1 mi	4 of 5	48	(270) 842-1641
Greenwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Bowling Green, KY	3.7 mi	2 of 5	128	(270) 782-1125

Hospices serving Bowling Green

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky	Bowling Green, KY	2.8 mi	(270) 746-9300
T J Samson Community Hospital Home Care Hospice	Glasgow, KY	29 mi	(270) 651-4430
Hospice Of Ohio County	Hartford, KY	44 mi	(270) 298-9507
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	95 mi	(502) 456-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Bowling Green. 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 Bowling Green

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 36% of the $4,168 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bowling Green?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bowling Green Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Bowling Green (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare Of Bowling Green in Bowling Green (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Christian Health Center in Bowling Green (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bowling Green?

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 36% of the $4,168 monthly median income of Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, KY