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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklin, TN: the local picture

1,667

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

12,769

residents 65 or older (15% of Franklin)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Williamson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklin has about 1,667 residents aged 85 or older among 12,769 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Williamson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% 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 Williamson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Franklin	Williamson County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	25%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	5.8%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	9.8%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,194	$91,408	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brentwood, TN	7.2 mi	7,425	716
Thompson's Station, TN	7.7 mi	1,026	101
Nolensville, TN	11 mi	1,192	30
Forest Hills, TN	11 mi	1,226	213
Oak Hill, TN	11 mi	1,140	75
Spring Hill, TN	12 mi	6,010	218

Nursing homes near Franklin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation	Franklin, TN	1.4 mi	1 of 5	157	(615) 791-1103
Nhc Healthcare, Franklin	Franklin, TN	1.5 mi	2 of 5	80	(615) 790-0154
Franklin Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Franklin, TN	1.7 mi	2 of 5	88	(615) 794-8417
Nhc Place At Cool Springs	Franklin, TN	2.1 mi	4 of 5	121	(615) 778-6800
Somerfield At The Heritage	Brentwood, TN	7.1 mi	3 of 5	66	(615) 564-4900
Nhc Place At The Trace	Nashville, TN	11 mi	5 of 5	90	(615) 890-2020

Hospices serving Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	2.0 mi	(615) 791-8499
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Nashville.	Franklin, TN	4.9 mi	(615) 771-8979
Gentiva	Nashville, TN	17 mi	(615) 889-5995
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	17 mi	(615) 327-1085

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 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 20% of the $6,683 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. 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 Franklin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mulberry Health & Rehabilitation in Franklin (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Franklin in Franklin (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Franklin Wellness And Rehabilitation Center in Franklin (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklin?

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 20% of the $6,683 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. 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 Franklin, TN