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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Evansville, IN: the local picture

2,626

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

20,442

residents 65 or older (18% of Evansville)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Vanderburgh County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Evansville has about 2,626 residents aged 85 or older among 20,442 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Vanderburgh County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Evansville 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.

Evansville compared with Vanderburgh County and Indiana

Census figure	Evansville	Vanderburgh County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	4.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,809	$47,669	—

Older residents in towns around Evansville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Melody Hill, IN	2.8 mi	630	83
Newburgh, IN	7.5 mi	857	74
Chandler, IN	9.4 mi	316	1
Henderson, KY	11 mi	5,226	425
Boonville, IN	14 mi	1,399	195
Fort Branch, IN	18 mi	466	21

Nursing homes near Evansville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Envive Of Evansville	Evansville, IN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	200	(812) 476-4912
Aperion Care Lincoln	Evansville, IN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	47	(812) 464-3607
Columbia Healthcare Center	Evansville, IN	2.1 mi	2 of 5	171	(812) 428-5678
Brickyard Healthcare - Brentwood Care Center	Evansville, IN	2.2 mi	5 of 5	114	(812) 423-6019
Brickyard Healthcare - Woodbridge Care Center	Evansville, IN	2.2 mi	3 of 5	67	(812) 426-2841
Envive Of River City	Evansville, IN	2.2 mi	1 of 5	71	(812) 423-6214

Hospices serving Evansville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Evansville, LLC	Evansville, IN	2.2 mi	(812) 549-0373
Deaconess Hospice	Evansville, IN	2.6 mi	(812) 450-7021
Heritage Hospice Inc	Evansville, IN	2.6 mi	(812) 475-9712
Gentiva I	Evansville, IN	3.0 mi	(812) 476-8990

Straight-line miles from the center of Evansville. 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 Evansville

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 41% of the $3,567 monthly median income of Evansville 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 Evansville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Evansville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Envive Of Evansville in Evansville (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Aperion Care Lincoln in Evansville (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Columbia Healthcare Center in Evansville (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Evansville?

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 41% of the $3,567 monthly median income of Evansville 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 Evansville, IN