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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dickson, TN: the local picture

158

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

2,349

residents 65 or older (14% of Dickson)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Dickson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dickson has about 158 residents aged 85 or older among 2,349 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Dickson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Dickson 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.

Dickson compared with Dickson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dickson	Dickson County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	37%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.4%	3.4%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,701	$50,523	—

Older residents in towns around Dickson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
White Bluff, TN	9.1 mi	690	10
Kingston Springs, TN	15 mi	616	46
Fairview, TN	15 mi	1,197	68
Centerville, TN	17 mi	755	123
Ashland City, TN	23 mi	884	78
Waverly, TN	23 mi	1,131	61

Nursing homes near Dickson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson	Dickson, TN	1.6 mi	5 of 5	191	(615) 446-8046
Dickson Health And Rehab	Dickson, TN	1.8 mi	1 of 5	70	(615) 446-5171
Life Care Center Of Centerville	Centerville, TN	20 mi	4 of 5	132	(931) 729-4236
The Waters Of Cheatham, LLC	Ashland City, TN	21 mi	2 of 5	80	(615) 792-4948
The Meadows	Nashville, TN	22 mi	4 of 5	113	(615) 646-4466
Riverview Post Acute	Ashland City, TN	23 mi	2 of 5	95	(615) 792-9154

Hospices serving Dickson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	29 mi	(615) 791-8499
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	29 mi	(615) 889-5995
Suncrest Hospice	Clarksville, TN	32 mi	(931) 552-9551
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	33 mi	(615) 327-1085

Straight-line miles from the center of Dickson. 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 Dickson

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 32% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Dickson 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 Dickson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dickson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nhc Healthcare, Dickson in Dickson (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Dickson Health And Rehab in Dickson (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Centerville in Centerville (20 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dickson?

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 32% of the $4,225 monthly median income of Dickson 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 Dickson, TN