In-Home Dementia Care in Emerald Mountain, AL

Local figures

Dementia Care in Emerald Mountain, AL: the local picture

41

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

370

residents 65 or older (10% of Emerald Mountain)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Emerald Mountain has about 41 residents aged 85 or older among 370 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Emerald Mountain 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.

Emerald Mountain compared with Montgomery County and Alabama

Census figure	Emerald Mountain	Montgomery County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	10%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.0%	7.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,227	$55,244	—

Older residents in towns around Emerald Mountain

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Redland, AL	3.7 mi	906	28
Wetumpka, AL	9.2 mi	1,134	93
Pike Road, AL	12 mi	1,338	134
Montgomery, AL	12 mi	31,565	3,970
Tallassee, AL	13 mi	1,084	82
Millbrook, AL	17 mi	2,715	228

Nursing homes near Emerald Mountain

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillview Terrace	Montgomery, AL	10 mi	2 of 5	143	(334) 272-0171
Wetumpka Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Wetumpka, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	121	(334) 567-5131
Montgomery Children's Specialty Center	Montgomery, AL	11 mi	3 of 5	54	(334) 261-3445
Crowne Health Care Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	185	(334) 264-8416
Rivertown Health And Rehabilitation Center	Montgomery, AL	12 mi	1 of 5	121	(334) 281-6826
Diversicare Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	12 mi	2 of 5	138	(334) 263-1643

Straight-line miles from the center of Emerald Mountain. 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 Emerald Mountain

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 15% of the $7,519 monthly median income of Emerald Mountain 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 Emerald Mountain: common questions

What nursing homes are near Emerald Mountain?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hillview Terrace in Montgomery (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Wetumpka Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Wetumpka (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Montgomery Children's Specialty Center in Montgomery (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Emerald Mountain?

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 15% of the $7,519 monthly median income of Emerald Mountain 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Emerald Mountain, AL