Dementia Care in Ellettsville, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ellettsville, IN: the local picture

69

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,087

residents 65 or older (16% of Ellettsville)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Monroe County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ellettsville has about 69 residents aged 85 or older among 1,087 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Ellettsville 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.

Ellettsville compared with Monroe County and Indiana

Census figure	Ellettsville	Monroe County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	5.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,583	$73,672	—

Older residents in towns around Ellettsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bloomington, IN	7.1 mi	9,136	1,241
Smithville-Sanders, IN	13 mi	561	0
Martinsville, IN	16 mi	2,034	157
Bloomfield, IN	22 mi	551	64
Brooklyn, IN	25 mi	316	10
Bedford, IN	27 mi	3,042	575

Nursing homes near Ellettsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center	Ellettsville, IN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	74	(812) 876-6400
Stonecroft Health Campus	Bloomington, IN	4.9 mi	5 of 5	70	(812) 825-0551
Majestic Care Of Bloomington	Bloomington, IN	5.6 mi	3 of 5	158	(812) 339-1657
Mccormick's Creek Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Spencer, IN	6.2 mi	4 of 5	87	(812) 829-3444
Aperion Care Monroe	Bloomington, IN	7.7 mi	2 of 5	38	(812) 336-1055
Hearthstone Health Campus	Bloomington, IN	8.0 mi	5 of 5	64	(812) 333-7622

Hospices serving Ellettsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	7.7 mi	(812) 334-8343
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	43 mi	(812) 232-9220
Indiana University Health Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	45 mi	(317) 962-0800
Elara Caring	Indianapolis, IN	48 mi	(317) 537-1140

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellettsville. 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 Ellettsville

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,049 monthly median income of Ellettsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Ellettsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ellettsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center in Ellettsville (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Stonecroft Health Campus in Bloomington (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Bloomington in Bloomington (5.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ellettsville?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,049 monthly median income of Ellettsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Ellettsville, IN