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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Covington, TN: the local picture

255

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1,644

residents 65 or older (19% of Covington)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Tipton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Covington has about 255 residents aged 85 or older among 1,644 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 (44% in Tipton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Covington 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.

Covington compared with Tipton County and Tennessee

Census figure	Covington	Tipton County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	44%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	8.8%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	2.8%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,208	$53,593	—

Older residents in towns around Covington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brighton, TN	7.6 mi	343	11
Atoka, TN	12 mi	1,272	88
Munford, TN	13 mi	843	83
Ripley, TN	14 mi	1,060	132
Osceola, AR	21 mi	884	122
Millington, TN	21 mi	1,927	327

Nursing homes near Covington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Covington Post Acute	Covington, TN	1.0 mi	4 of 5	98	(901) 475-0027
Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation	Covington, TN	2.8 mi	1 of 5	156	(901) 476-1820
Ripley Healthcare And Rehab Center	Ripley, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	144	(731) 635-5180
Lauderdale Community Living Center	Ripley, TN	13 mi	1 of 5	71	(731) 635-5100
Gallaway Health And Rehab	Gallaway, TN	17 mi	1 of 5	104	(901) 867-8575
Haywood Post Acute	Brownsville, TN	18 mi	3 of 5	115	(731) 772-3356

Hospices serving Covington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	26 mi	(901) 465-2120
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bartlett, TN	29 mi	(901) 680-0378
Crossroads Hospice Of Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	29 mi	(901) 382-9292
Methodist Alliance Hospice	Memphis, TN	29 mi	(901) 516-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Covington. 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 Covington

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 31% of the $4,351 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Covington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Covington Post Acute in Covington (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Magnolia Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation in Covington (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ripley Healthcare And Rehab Center in Ripley (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Covington?

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 31% of the $4,351 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington, TN