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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dothan, AL: the local picture

1,421

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

13,436

residents 65 or older (19% of Dothan)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dothan has about 1,421 residents aged 85 or older among 13,436 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Houston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Dothan 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.

Dothan compared with Houston County and Alabama

Census figure	Dothan	Houston County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.3%	4.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,422	$47,091	—

Older residents in towns around Dothan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Taylor, AL	6.1 mi	358	8
Headland, AL	8.9 mi	820	66
Daleville, AL	18 mi	968	42
Hartford, AL	19 mi	434	46
Fort Rucker, AL	20 mi	28	0
Ozark, AL	21 mi	3,213	343

Nursing homes near Dothan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Extendicare Health And Rehab	Dothan, AL	1.8 mi	2 of 5	170	(334) 793-1177
Wesley Place On Honeysuckle	Dothan, AL	1.9 mi	2 of 5	166	(334) 792-0921
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center	Dothan, AL	2.9 mi	4 of 5	165	(334) 794-1000
Hartford Health Care	Hartford, AL	19 mi	4 of 5	86	(334) 588-3842
Oakview Manor Health Care Center	Ozark, AL	20 mi	3 of 5	138	(334) 774-2631
Graceville Rehabilitation By Harborview	Graceville, FL	20 mi	4 of 5	147	(850) 263-4447

Hospices serving Dothan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice -Dothan	Dothan, AL	6.3 mi	(866) 266-5059
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	6.3 mi	(334) 794-7847
Community Hospice Of Dale Medical Center	Ozark, AL	20 mi	(334) 774-1380
Dayspring Hospice, LLC	Enterprise, AL	27 mi	(334) 347-2999

Straight-line miles from the center of Dothan. 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 Dothan

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 29% of the $4,035 monthly median income of Dothan 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 Dothan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dothan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Extendicare Health And Rehab in Dothan (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Wesley Place On Honeysuckle in Dothan (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan (2.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dothan?

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 29% of the $4,035 monthly median income of Dothan 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 Dothan, AL