Dementia Care in Fayetteville, TN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fayetteville, TN: the local picture

239

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

1,433

residents 65 or older (20% of Fayetteville)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Lincoln County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fayetteville has about 239 residents aged 85 or older among 1,433 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 (37% in Lincoln County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

58% of older Fayetteville 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.

Fayetteville compared with Lincoln County and Tennessee

Census figure	Fayetteville	Lincoln County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.2%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	2.9%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,625	$47,908	—

Older residents in towns around Fayetteville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Park City, TN	5.1 mi	500	26
Lynchburg, TN	15 mi	1,477	203
Hazel Green, AL	16 mi	632	103
Meridianville, AL	19 mi	1,424	129
Moores Mill, AL	21 mi	1,072	133
Harvest, AL	23 mi	957	101

Nursing homes near Fayetteville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville	Fayetteville, TN	0.6 mi	4 of 5	79	(931) 433-9973
Donalson Care Center	Fayetteville, TN	2.5 mi	3 of 5	168	(931) 433-7156
Lynchburg Nursing Center	Lynchburg, TN	15 mi	5 of 5	88	(931) 759-6000
Elk River Health And Nursing Center Of Ardmore, Ll	Ardmore, TN	20 mi	4 of 5	79	(931) 427-2143
Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma	Tullahoma, TN	24 mi	3 of 5	90	(931) 222-4207
The Waters Of Shelbyville, LLC	Shelbyville, TN	24 mi	4 of 5	96	(931) 680-2300

Hospices serving Fayetteville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lincoln Medical Home Health And Hospice	Fayetteville, TN	0.3 mi	(931) 433-8088
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim	Tullahoma, TN	24 mi	(931) 455-9118
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	57 mi	(615) 791-8499
Volunteer Hospice	Waynesboro, TN	68 mi	(931) 722-9601

Straight-line miles from the center of Fayetteville. 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 Fayetteville

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 30% of the $4,469 monthly median income of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fayetteville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elk River Health & Rehabilitation Of Fayetteville in Fayetteville (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lynchburg Nursing Center in Lynchburg (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fayetteville?

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 30% of the $4,469 monthly median income of Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, TN