Dementia Care in Fulton, MS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fulton, MS: the local picture

138

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

889

residents 65 or older (19% of Fulton)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Itawamba County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fulton has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 889 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Itawamba County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Fulton 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.

Fulton compared with Itawamba County and Mississippi

Census figure	Fulton	Itawamba County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	1.0%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,650	$35,246	—

Older residents in towns around Fulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Saltillo, MS	19 mi	786	25
Tupelo, MS	19 mi	6,418	701
Verona, MS	19 mi	263	5
Red Bay, AL	19 mi	637	126
Guntown, MS	20 mi	145	3
Amory, MS	20 mi	1,311	247

Nursing homes near Fulton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Courtyards Comm Living Center	Fulton, MS	0.2 mi	2 of 5	66	(662) 862-6140
The Meadows	Fulton, MS	2.1 mi	2 of 5	130	(662) 862-2165
Diversicare Of Tupelo	Tupelo, MS	15 mi	2 of 5	120	(662) 842-2461
Tupelo Community Care Center	Tupelo, MS	16 mi	1 of 5	120	(662) 844-0675
Redbay Nursing And Rehab Center	Red Bay, AL	20 mi	1 of 5	90	(256) 356-4982
Cedars Health Center	Tupelo, MS	20 mi	3 of 5	140	(662) 844-1441

Hospices serving Fulton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Spring Vallley Hospice Of Tupelo	Tupelo, MS	16 mi	(662) 586-5126
Vitalcaring Group	Tupelo, MS	18 mi	(662) 205-5740
Enhabit Hospice Of Northeast Mississippi	Tupelo, MS	18 mi	(662) 844-2870
North Mississippi Medical Ctr	Tupelo, MS	18 mi	(662) 377-3612

Straight-line miles from the center of Fulton. 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 Fulton

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $3,638 monthly median income of Fulton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Fulton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fulton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Courtyards Comm Living Center in Fulton (0.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Meadows in Fulton (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Tupelo in Tupelo (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fulton?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $3,638 monthly median income of Fulton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Fulton, MS