Dementia Care in Brazil, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brazil, IN: the local picture

302

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1,450

residents 65 or older (19% of Brazil)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Clay County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brazil has about 302 residents aged 85 or older among 1,450 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Clay County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Brazil 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.

Brazil compared with Clay County and Indiana

Census figure	Brazil	Clay County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.5%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	1.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,514	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Brazil

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	1,109	99
Terre Haute, IN	14 mi	9,208	1,068
Greencastle, IN	17 mi	1,464	288
Clinton, IN	18 mi	1,083	112
Rockville, IN	18 mi	693	99
Heritage Lake, IN	27 mi	435	19

Nursing homes near Brazil

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hutsonwood At Brazil	Brazil, IN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	86	(812) 446-2636
Cloverleaf Of Knightsville	Knightsville, IN	1.9 mi	4 of 5	102	(812) 446-2309
Signature Healthcare Of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	13 mi	1 of 5	176	(812) 238-1555
Majestic Care Of Deming Park	Terre Haute, IN	14 mi	2 of 5	86	(812) 235-6281
Majestic Care Of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	15 mi	2 of 5	104	(812) 466-5217
Southwood Healthcare Center	Terre Haute, IN	15 mi	1 of 5	121	(812) 232-2223

Hospices serving Brazil

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc	Terre Haute, IN	15 mi	(812) 234-2515
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	17 mi	(812) 232-9220
Gentiva I	Terre Haute, IN	17 mi	(812) 478-3250
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	40 mi	(812) 334-8343

Straight-line miles from the center of Brazil. 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 Brazil

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,793 monthly median income of Brazil households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Brazil: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brazil?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hutsonwood At Brazil in Brazil (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cloverleaf Of Knightsville in Knightsville (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare Of Terre Haute in Terre Haute (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brazil?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,793 monthly median income of Brazil households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

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