Dementia Care in Christiana, TN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Christiana, TN: the local picture

50

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

554

residents 65 or older (12% of Christiana)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Christiana has about 50 residents aged 85 or older among 554 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Rutherford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Christiana 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.

Christiana compared with Rutherford County and Tennessee

Census figure	Christiana	Rutherford County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.0%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	24%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	16%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,491	$65,554	—

Older residents in towns around Christiana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Murfreesboro, TN	9.3 mi	17,180	1,967
Shelbyville, TN	15 mi	2,629	232
Smyrna, TN	18 mi	6,202	498
Woodbury, TN	20 mi	311	106
Nolensville, TN	22 mi	1,192	30
La Vergne, TN	22 mi	3,163	270

Nursing homes near Christiana

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Community Care Of Rutherford	Murfreesboro, TN	3.7 mi	1 of 5	131	(615) 893-2624
Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro	Murfreesboro, TN	9.1 mi	5 of 5	181	(615) 893-2602
Stone River Post Acute	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	3 of 5	68	(615) 849-8748
Adamsplace, LLC	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	3 of 5	40	(615) 904-9111
Stones River Manor, Inc	Murfreesboro, TN	12 mi	5 of 5	30	(615) 893-5617
Tennessee Veterans Home	Murfreesboro, TN	13 mi	1 of 5	140	(615) 895-8850

Hospices serving Christiana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	(615) 316-2243
Caris Healthcare	Murfreesboro, TN	11 mi	(615) 217-8720
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim	Tullahoma, TN	28 mi	(931) 455-9118
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	30 mi	(615) 791-8499

Straight-line miles from the center of Christiana. 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 Christiana

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Christiana households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Christiana: common questions

What nursing homes are near Christiana?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Community Care Of Rutherford in Murfreesboro (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro (9.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Stone River Post Acute in Murfreesboro (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Christiana?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,708 monthly median income of Christiana households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Christiana, TN