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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Decatur, AL: the local picture

1,028

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

10,356

residents 65 or older (18% of Decatur)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Decatur has about 1,028 residents aged 85 or older among 10,356 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Morgan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Decatur 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.

Decatur compared with Morgan County and Alabama

Census figure	Decatur	Morgan County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	9.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,447	$48,229	—

Older residents in towns around Decatur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Trinity, AL	5.5 mi	459	5
Priceville, AL	6.8 mi	461	59
Hartselle, AL	9.6 mi	2,752	395
Triana, AL	14 mi	325	0
Athens, AL	14 mi	5,066	528
Madison, AL	16 mi	7,628	573

Nursing homes near Decatur

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Decatur Health & Rehab Center	Decatur, AL	1.1 mi	1 of 5	119	(256) 340-5765
River City Center	Decatur, AL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	183	(256) 355-6911
Summerford Health And Rehab, LLC	Falkville, AL	14 mi	2 of 5	216	(256) 784-5275
Falkville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Falkville, AL	15 mi	1 of 5	116	(256) 784-5291
Madison Manor Nursing Home	Madison, AL	16 mi	3 of 5	80	(256) 772-9243
Athens Health And Rehabilitation LLC	Athens, AL	16 mi	5 of 5	149	(256) 232-1620

Hospices serving Decatur

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Decatur, AL	1.1 mi	(205) 350-5585
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	1.1 mi	(256) 350-8688
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	1.8 mi	(256) 905-0280
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville	Madison, AL	17 mi	(256) 203-8508

Straight-line miles from the center of Decatur. 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 Decatur

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 30% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Decatur 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 Decatur: common questions

What nursing homes are near Decatur?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Decatur Health & Rehab Center in Decatur (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); River City Center in Decatur (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Summerford Health And Rehab, LLC in Falkville (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Decatur?

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 30% of the $3,871 monthly median income of Decatur 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 Decatur, AL