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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Calera, AL: the local picture

112

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

1,478

residents 65 or older (8.3% of Calera)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Shelby County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Calera has about 112 residents aged 85 or older among 1,478 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Shelby County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Calera 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.

Calera compared with Shelby County and Alabama

Census figure	Calera	Shelby County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	8.3%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	30%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	8.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,213	$69,559	—

Older residents in towns around Calera

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Montevallo, AL	5.9 mi	1,024	95
Alabaster, AL	7.8 mi	4,876	358
Columbiana, AL	8.9 mi	809	165
Jemison, AL	11 mi	399	78
Helena, AL	14 mi	2,740	92
Pelham, AL	14 mi	4,533	516

Nursing homes near Calera

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Shelby Ridge Nursing Home	Alabaster, AL	9.8 mi	3 of 5	131	(205) 620-8500
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek	Alabaster, AL	10 mi	3 of 5	198	(205) 663-3859
Columbiana Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Columbiana, AL	10 mi	4 of 5	63	(205) 669-1712
Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility	Birmingham, AL	18 mi	2 of 5	30	(205) 985-7537
Diversicare Of Riverchase	Birmingham, AL	18 mi	3 of 5	132	(205) 987-0901
Oaks On Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility	Bessemer, AL	20 mi	1 of 5	130	(205) 497-4520

Hospices serving Calera

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham	Pelham, AL	12 mi	(205) 663-6887
Enhabit Hospice Birmingham	Hoover, AL	17 mi	(205) 824-8681
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	22 mi	(205) 437-8655
Gentiva Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	22 mi	(205) 870-4340

Straight-line miles from the center of Calera. 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 Calera

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 25% of the $4,601 monthly median income of Calera 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 Calera: common questions

What nursing homes are near Calera?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Shelby Ridge Nursing Home in Alabaster (9.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek in Alabaster (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Columbiana Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Columbiana (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Calera?

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 25% of the $4,601 monthly median income of Calera 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 Calera, AL