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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fultondale, AL: the local picture

95

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,305

residents 65 or older (14% of Fultondale)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fultondale has about 95 residents aged 85 or older among 1,305 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Fultondale 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.

Fultondale compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Fultondale	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	7.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,340	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Fultondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tarrant, AL	2.6 mi	1,025	114
Gardendale, AL	3.9 mi	2,920	333
Mount Olive, AL	5.6 mi	680	113
Birmingham, AL	6.2 mi	32,486	3,365
Forestdale, AL	6.4 mi	2,601	339
Center Point, AL	7.0 mi	1,878	143

Nursing homes near Fultondale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	1.9 mi	1 of 5	190	(205) 849-2352
Magnolia Ridge	Gardendale, AL	2.3 mi	1 of 5	148	(205) 631-8709
Northway Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Birmingham, AL	5.8 mi	3 of 5	113	(205) 328-5870
The Healthcare Center Of Eastview	Birmingham, AL	6.1 mi	2 of 5	92	(205) 833-0146
Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Birmingham, AL	6.1 mi	2 of 5	117	(205) 796-0214
Civic Center Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Birmingham, AL	6.2 mi	2 of 5	95	(205) 251-5271

Hospices serving Fultondale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	7.1 mi	(205) 583-4673
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	8.8 mi	(205) 939-8799
Oasis Healthcare - Moody	Birmingham, AL	8.8 mi	(205) 640-3303
Expect Care Hospice	Hoover, AL	8.9 mi	(205) 444-0126

Straight-line miles from the center of Fultondale. 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 Fultondale

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 22% of the $5,195 monthly median income of Fultondale 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 Fultondale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fultondale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Birmingham (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Magnolia Ridge in Gardendale (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Northway Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Birmingham (5.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fultondale?

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 22% of the $5,195 monthly median income of Fultondale 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 Fultondale, AL