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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Centerville, IN: the local picture

60

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

443

residents 65 or older (16% of Centerville)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wayne County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Centerville has about 60 residents aged 85 or older among 443 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Wayne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Centerville 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.

Centerville compared with Wayne County and Indiana

Census figure	Centerville	Wayne County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.9%	5.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,667	$45,288	—

Older residents in towns around Centerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Richmond, IN	5.8 mi	6,739	1,153
Connersville, IN	14 mi	2,574	207
Lake Lakengren, OH	19 mi	681	10
Eaton, OH	20 mi	1,812	323
New Castle, IN	21 mi	2,942	269
Winchester, IN	24 mi	1,028	155

Nursing homes near Centerville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ambassador Healthcare	Centerville, IN	0.8 mi	2 of 5	137	(765) 855-3424
Brickyard Healthcare - Golden Rule Care Center	Richmond, IN	6.0 mi	1 of 5	170	(765) 966-7681
Springs Of Richmond, The	Richmond, IN	6.1 mi	3 of 5	70	(765) 935-0135
Willows Of Richmond	Richmond, IN	6.4 mi	2 of 5	87	(765) 962-3543
Rosebud Village	Richmond, IN	6.4 mi	3 of 5	110	(765) 935-4440
Forest Park Health Campus	Richmond, IN	6.9 mi	3 of 5	70	(765) 966-5705

Hospices serving Centerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reid Health	Richmond, IN	5.7 mi	(765) 983-3344
Indiana University Health Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	61 mi	(317) 962-0800
Aseracare Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	64 mi	(317) 337-0439
Southerncare South Bend	Mishawaka, IN	142 mi	(574) 259-0895

Straight-line miles from the center of Centerville. 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 Centerville

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 48% of the $3,056 monthly median income of Centerville 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 Centerville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Centerville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ambassador Healthcare in Centerville (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brickyard Healthcare - Golden Rule Care Center in Richmond (6.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Springs Of Richmond, The in Richmond (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Centerville?

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 48% of the $3,056 monthly median income of Centerville 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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Centerville, IN