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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dyersburg, TN: the local picture

217

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

3,071

residents 65 or older (19% of Dyersburg)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Dyer County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dyersburg has about 217 residents aged 85 or older among 3,071 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Dyer County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Dyersburg 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.

Dyersburg compared with Dyer County and Tennessee

Census figure	Dyersburg	Dyer County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	43%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	2.4%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,235	$47,068	—

Older residents in towns around Dyersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newbern, TN	7.7 mi	463	134
Caruthersville, MO	19 mi	894	88
Ripley, TN	23 mi	1,060	132
Tiptonville, TN	23 mi	390	16
Trenton, TN	25 mi	732	75
Blytheville, AR	30 mi	2,302	261

Nursing homes near Dyersburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Community Living Center	Dyersburg, TN	0.1 mi	3 of 5	50	(731) 285-6400
Dyersburg Health And Rehabilitation Center	Dyersburg, TN	0.2 mi	4 of 5	123	(731) 285-9710
Okeena Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Dyersburg, TN	0.3 mi	4 of 5	130	(731) 286-1221
Signature Healthcare Of Ridgely Rehab&Wellness Ctr	Ridgely, TN	16 mi	3 of 5	100	(731) 264-5555
Southgate Living Center	Caruthersville, MO	19 mi	4 of 5	94	(573) 333-5150
Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dyer, TN	20 mi	4 of 5	120	(731) 692-4545

Hospices serving Dyersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baptist Hospice Union City	Union City, TN	31 mi	(731) 884-8617
Hospice Of West Tennessee	Jackson, TN	40 mi	(731) 664-4220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	40 mi	(731) 410-2250
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	49 mi	(731) 392-1340

Straight-line miles from the center of Dyersburg. 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 Dyersburg

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 34% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dyersburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg (0.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Dyersburg Health And Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Okeena Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC in Dyersburg (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dyersburg?

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 34% of the $3,936 monthly median income of Dyersburg 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 Dyersburg, TN