Dementia Care in Fairhope, AL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairhope, AL: the local picture

604

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

6,294

residents 65 or older (26% of Fairhope)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Baldwin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairhope has about 604 residents aged 85 or older among 6,294 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Baldwin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Fairhope 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.

Fairhope compared with Baldwin County and Alabama

Census figure	Fairhope	Baldwin County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	26%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.3%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	5.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,431	$60,574	—

Older residents in towns around Fairhope

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Daphne, AL	7.4 mi	5,042	738
Robertsdale, AL	11 mi	1,230	85
Spanish Fort, AL	14 mi	2,179	227
Loxley, AL	14 mi	234	46
Foley, AL	15 mi	7,753	761
Stapleton, AL	16 mi	389	0

Nursing homes near Fairhope

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairhope Health & Rehab	Fairhope, AL	1.5 mi	2 of 5	131	(251) 928-2153
Altera Health And Rehabilitation Center	Fairhope, AL	2.6 mi	4 of 5	83	(251) 928-2177
Eastern Shore Rehabilitation And Health Center	Daphne, AL	6.6 mi	4 of 5	117	(251) 621-4200
Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Ctr Westminster Vlg	Spanish Fort, AL	10 mi	4 of 5	60	(251) 626-7007
Diversicare Of Foley	Foley, AL	13 mi	2 of 5	154	(251) 943-2781
Allen Health And Rehabilitation	Mobile, AL	15 mi	3 of 5	119	(251) 433-2642

Hospices serving Fairhope

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Fairhope	Fairhope, AL	1.4 mi	(251) 462-1428
Acg Hospice	Foley, AL	14 mi	(251) 334-9435
Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	15 mi	(251) 343-0989
Gentiva Mobile	Mobile, AL	17 mi	(251) 478-9900

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairhope. 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 Fairhope

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 19% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Fairhope 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 Fairhope: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairhope?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairhope Health & Rehab in Fairhope (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Altera Health And Rehabilitation Center in Fairhope (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Eastern Shore Rehabilitation And Health Center in Daphne (6.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairhope?

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 19% of the $6,119 monthly median income of Fairhope 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; 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 Fairhope, AL