Dementia Care in Clarksdale, MS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clarksdale, MS: the local picture

300

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,332

residents 65 or older (16% of Clarksdale)

38%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clarksdale has about 300 residents aged 85 or older among 2,332 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Coahoma County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Clarksdale 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.

Clarksdale compared with Coahoma County and Mississippi

Census figure	Clarksdale	Coahoma County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	42%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	20%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	2.7%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,350	$33,623	—

Older residents in towns around Clarksdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Helena-West Helena, AR	24 mi	1,622	170
Cleveland, MS	32 mi	1,801	142
Ruleville, MS	32 mi	378	92
Batesville, MS	38 mi	1,114	278
Marianna, AR	42 mi	614	65
Senatobia, MS	44 mi	1,295	122

Nursing homes near Clarksdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clarksdale Nursing Center	Clarksdale, MS	0.9 mi	3 of 5	60	(662) 627-2591
Greenbough Health And Rehabilitation Center	Clarksdale, MS	4.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 627-3486
Oak Grove Retirement Home	Duncan, MS	15 mi	not rated	60	(662) 395-2577
Quitman County Health & Rehab LLC	Marks, MS	17 mi	3 of 5	60	(662) 326-3690
Diversicare Of Shelby	Shelby, MS	20 mi	3 of 5	60	(662) 398-5117
Crestpark Helena, LLC	Helena, AR	24 mi	5 of 5	100	(870) 338-9886

Hospices serving Clarksdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of North Sunflower	Ruleville, MS	33 mi	(662) 756-1700
Adoration Hospice Care Mississippi	Cleveland, MS	33 mi	(662) 846-6211
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta	Cleveland, MS	33 mi	(662) 350-0557
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville	Batesville, MS	37 mi	(662) 578-8177

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarksdale. 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 Clarksdale

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $2,946 monthly median income of Clarksdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Clarksdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clarksdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clarksdale Nursing Center in Clarksdale (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greenbough Health And Rehabilitation Center in Clarksdale (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oak Grove Retirement Home in Duncan (15 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clarksdale?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $2,946 monthly median income of Clarksdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Clarksdale, MS