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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Charlestown, IN: the local picture

59

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

921

residents 65 or older (11% of Charlestown)

48%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Charlestown has about 59 residents aged 85 or older among 921 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Clark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Charlestown 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.

Charlestown compared with Clark County and Indiana

Census figure	Charlestown	Clark County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	9.7%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	6.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,674	$53,132	—

Older residents in towns around Charlestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sellersburg, IN	6.0 mi	2,317	209
Prospect, KY	6.6 mi	1,384	70
Jeffersonville, IN	6.9 mi	8,950	856
Clarksville, IN	9.1 mi	3,568	626
Indian Hills, KY	9.8 mi	809	170
Graymoor-Devondale, KY	11 mi	771	206

Nursing homes near Charlestown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Manor Christian Home Inc	Sellersburg, IN	5.3 mi	4 of 5	57	(812) 246-4866
Sellersburg Healthcare Center	Sellersburg, IN	5.5 mi	4 of 5	110	(812) 246-4272
Rivers Edge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Prospect, KY	6.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(215) 632-5700
Charlestown Place At New Albany	New Albany, IN	7.6 mi	1 of 5	158	(812) 945-5221
Westminster Village Kentuckiana	Clarksville, IN	8.6 mi	2 of 5	94	(812) 282-5911
Rolling Hills Healthcare Center	New Albany, IN	9.4 mi	2 of 5	115	(812) 948-0670

Hospices serving Charlestown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carefirst Hospice LLC	Sellersburg, IN	6.6 mi	(812) 748-7433
St Croix Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	(812) 590-1575
Gentiva I	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	(812) 284-2600
Amedisys Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	9.1 mi	(812) 284-4630

Straight-line miles from the center of Charlestown. 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 Charlestown

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 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown 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 Charlestown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Charlestown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Maple Manor Christian Home Inc in Sellersburg (5.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sellersburg Healthcare Center in Sellersburg (5.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Rivers Edge Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Prospect (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Charlestown?

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 59% of the $2,473 monthly median income of Charlestown 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 Charlestown, IN