Dementia Care in Clay, AL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clay, AL: the local picture

490

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

1,944

residents 65 or older (19% of Clay)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clay has about 490 residents aged 85 or older among 1,944 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Clay 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.

Clay compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Clay	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.1%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.2%	7.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,096	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Clay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pinson, AL	3.3 mi	1,207	88
Trussville, AL	3.9 mi	4,591	280
Grayson Valley, AL	4.0 mi	694	59
Center Point, AL	5.7 mi	1,878	143
Argo, AL	5.9 mi	370	14
Remlap, AL	7.7 mi	611	26

Nursing homes near Clay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	5.4 mi	2 of 5	132	(205) 854-1361
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville	Trussville, AL	5.7 mi	3 of 5	125	(205) 655-3226
East Glen	Birmingham, AL	8.0 mi	3 of 5	108	(205) 833-1777
Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	190	(205) 849-2352
Kirkwood By The River	Birmingham, AL	11 mi	3 of 5	61	(205) 956-2184
Magnolia Ridge	Gardendale, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	148	(205) 631-8709

Straight-line miles from the center of Clay. 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 Clay

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Clay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Clay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Birmingham (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville in Trussville (5.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); East Glen in Birmingham (8.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clay?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,258 monthly median income of Clay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Clay, AL