In-Home Dementia Care in Fairfield Glade, TN

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairfield Glade, TN: the local picture

855

residents 85 or older (9.0% of all residents)

6,499

residents 65 or older (69% of Fairfield Glade)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Cumberland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairfield Glade has about 855 residents aged 85 or older among 6,499 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Cumberland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Fairfield Glade 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.

Fairfield Glade compared with Cumberland County and Tennessee

Census figure	Fairfield Glade	Cumberland County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	9.0%	2.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	69%	32%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.4%	3.4%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,686	$56,934	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield Glade

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Crossville, TN	9.5 mi	2,425	235
Lake Tansi, TN	14 mi	1,809	75
Rockwood, TN	14 mi	1,147	105
Harriman, TN	18 mi	1,060	102
Kingston, TN	23 mi	1,492	216
Monterey, TN	24 mi	407	101

Nursing homes near Fairfield Glade

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Preserve At Fairfield Glade	Crossville, TN	1.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(931) 456-1576
Wyndridge Health And Rehab Ctr	Crossville, TN	8.9 mi	2 of 5	157	(931) 484-6129
Life Care Center Of Crossville	Crossville, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	122	(931) 484-4782
Signature Healthcare Of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness	Rockwood, TN	15 mi	5 of 5	157	(865) 354-3366
Renaissance Terrace	Harriman, TN	16 mi	2 of 5	130	(865) 354-3941
Life Care Center Of Morgan County	Wartburg, TN	17 mi	2 of 5	124	(423) 346-6691

Hospices serving Fairfield Glade

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Cumberland County Inc	Crossville, TN	10 mi	(931) 484-4748
Kindred Hospice	Cookeville, TN	40 mi	(931) 528-5133
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	53 mi	(865) 689-7123
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville TN	Knoxville, TN	54 mi	(865) 544-6222

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield Glade. 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 Fairfield Glade

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 22% of the $6,057 monthly median income of Fairfield Glade 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 Fairfield Glade: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairfield Glade?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Preserve At Fairfield Glade in Crossville (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wyndridge Health And Rehab Ctr in Crossville (8.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Crossville in Crossville (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairfield Glade?

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 22% of the $6,057 monthly median income of Fairfield Glade 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 Fairfield Glade, TN