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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Connersville, IN: the local picture

207

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

2,574

residents 65 or older (20% of Connersville)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Connersville has about 207 residents aged 85 or older among 2,574 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Fayette County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Connersville 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.

Connersville compared with Fayette County and Indiana

Census figure	Connersville	Fayette County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	2.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,375	$46,716	—

Older residents in towns around Connersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Centerville, IN	14 mi	443	60
Rushville, IN	16 mi	1,148	169
Brookville, IN	18 mi	542	153
Richmond, IN	18 mi	6,739	1,153
New Castle, IN	22 mi	2,942	269
Oxford, OH	24 mi	1,885	255

Nursing homes near Connersville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caroleton Healthcare Center	Connersville, IN	0.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(765) 825-7514
Hickory Creek At Connersville	Connersville, IN	0.7 mi	5 of 5	36	(765) 825-9771
Majestic Care Of Connersville	Connersville, IN	1.6 mi	1 of 5	113	(765) 825-0543
Heritage House Rehabilitation & Health Care Center	Connersville, IN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	98	(765) 825-2148
Envive Of Liberty	Liberty, IN	11 mi	1 of 5	60	(765) 458-5117
Ambassador Healthcare	Centerville, IN	14 mi	2 of 5	137	(765) 855-3424

Hospices serving Connersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reid Health	Richmond, IN	18 mi	(765) 983-3344
Henry County Memorial Hospital Hospice	New Castle, IN	22 mi	(765) 593-2389
Margaret Mary Health Hospice	Batesville, IN	25 mi	(812) 933-5125
Compassus - Indianapolis	Muncie, IN	41 mi	(765) 288-2162

Straight-line miles from the center of Connersville. 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 Connersville

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 51% of the $2,865 monthly median income of Connersville 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 Connersville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Connersville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Caroleton Healthcare Center in Connersville (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hickory Creek At Connersville in Connersville (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Connersville in Connersville (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Connersville?

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 51% of the $2,865 monthly median income of Connersville 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 Connersville, IN