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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklin, IN: the local picture

817

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

4,055

residents 65 or older (15% of Franklin)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Johnson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklin has about 817 residents aged 85 or older among 4,055 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Johnson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Franklin 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.

Franklin compared with Johnson County and Indiana

Census figure	Franklin	Johnson County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	7.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,426	$60,044	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Whiteland, IN	4.3 mi	684	31
New Whiteland, IN	5.3 mi	892	56
Greenwood, IN	8.0 mi	10,088	1,420
Bargersville, IN	8.8 mi	1,106	84
Edinburgh, IN	11 mi	794	17
Shelbyville, IN	15 mi	3,369	447

Nursing homes near Franklin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hickory Creek At Franklin	Franklin, IN	0.7 mi	5 of 5	36	(317) 736-8214
Homeview Center Of Franklin	Franklin, IN	1.6 mi	5 of 5	119	(317) 736-6414
Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care	Franklin, IN	1.6 mi	3 of 5	208	(317) 736-7185
Compass Park	Franklin, IN	1.8 mi	5 of 5	167	(317) 736-6141
Franklin Meadows	Franklin, IN	1.9 mi	4 of 5	114	(317) 736-9113
Greenwood Village South	Greenwood, IN	7.8 mi	5 of 5	137	(317) 859-4444

Hospices serving Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Main Street Hospice, LLC	Franklin, IN	0.9 mi	(317) 736-0055
Kindred Hospice	Greenwood, IN	8.2 mi	(317) 788-0300
Enlight Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Indianapolis, IN	12 mi	(317) 721-2726
Anew Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	12 mi	(317) 300-2292

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 $3,536 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hickory Creek At Franklin in Franklin (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Homeview Center Of Franklin in Franklin (1.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Otterbein Franklin Seniorlife Comm Res & Com Care in Franklin (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklin?

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 $3,536 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin, IN