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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cullman, AL: the local picture

466

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

3,585

residents 65 or older (19% of Cullman)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Cullman County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cullman has about 466 residents aged 85 or older among 3,585 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 (40% in Cullman County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Cullman 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.

Cullman compared with Cullman County and Alabama

Census figure	Cullman	Cullman County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	4.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,633	$44,011	—

Older residents in towns around Cullman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Good Hope, AL	4.8 mi	358	13
Hanceville, AL	8.9 mi	801	191
Hartselle, AL	19 mi	2,752	395
Arab, AL	22 mi	1,347	140
Priceville, AL	24 mi	461	59
Warrior, AL	25 mi	719	43

Nursing homes near Cullman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Folsom Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Cullman, AL	0.3 mi	4 of 5	102	(256) 739-4409
Cullman Health Care Center	Cullman, AL	1.1 mi	2 of 5	95	(256) 734-8745
Woodland Village Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen	Cullman, AL	1.8 mi	4 of 5	149	(256) 739-1430
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc	Hanceville, AL	8.9 mi	2 of 5	208	(256) 352-6481
Falkville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Falkville, AL	14 mi	1 of 5	116	(256) 784-5291
Summerford Health And Rehab, LLC	Falkville, AL	15 mi	2 of 5	216	(256) 784-5275

Hospices serving Cullman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Cullman	Cullman, AL	0.6 mi	(256) 739-4409
Cullman Regional Hospice	Cullman, AL	5.6 mi	(256) 739-5185
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Decatur, AL	30 mi	(205) 350-5585
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	30 mi	(256) 350-8688

Straight-line miles from the center of Cullman. 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 Cullman

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 37% of the $3,136 monthly median income of Cullman 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 Cullman: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cullman?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Folsom Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Cullman (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Cullman Health Care Center in Cullman (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Woodland Village Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen in Cullman (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cullman?

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 37% of the $3,136 monthly median income of Cullman 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 Cullman, AL