Dementia Care in Central City, KY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Central City, KY: the local picture

92

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

763

residents 65 or older (13% of Central City)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Muhlenberg County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Central City has about 92 residents aged 85 or older among 763 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Muhlenberg County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Central City 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.

Central City compared with Muhlenberg County and Kentucky

Census figure	Central City	Muhlenberg County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	45%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	18%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	2.0%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,308	$36,223	—

Older residents in towns around Central City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Greenville, KY	6.5 mi	1,082	126
Beaver Dam, KY	16 mi	672	44
Hartford, KY	17 mi	468	63
Madisonville, KY	21 mi	3,770	363
Masonville, KY	26 mi	352	0
Sorgho, KY	31 mi	269	0

Nursing homes near Central City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Health And Rehabilitation	Greenville, KY	6.3 mi	5 of 5	97	(270) 338-5400
Greenville Nursing And Rehabilitation	Greenville, KY	6.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(270) 338-1523
Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Lon	Greenville, KY	7.6 mi	4 of 5	45	(270) 338-8433
Beaver Dam Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc	Beaver Dam, KY	16 mi	3 of 5	58	(270) 274-9646
Signature Healthcare Of Hartford Rehab & Wellness	Hartford, KY	17 mi	4 of 5	110	(270) 298-7437
Riverside Care & Rehabilitation Center	Calhoun, KY	20 mi	5 of 5	79	(270) 273-3783

Hospices serving Central City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus Western Kentucky	Madisonville, KY	20 mi	(502) 456-6200
Hospice Of Western Kentucky	Owensboro, KY	31 mi	(270) 926-7565
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	101 mi	(502) 456-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Central City. 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 Central City

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 49% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Central City 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 Central City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Central City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Maple Health And Rehabilitation in Greenville (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Greenville Nursing And Rehabilitation in Greenville (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Lon in Greenville (7.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Central City?

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 49% of the $3,109 monthly median income of Central City 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 Central City, KY