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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gallatin, TN: the local picture

807

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

8,031

residents 65 or older (17% of Gallatin)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Sumner County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gallatin has about 807 residents aged 85 or older among 8,031 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Sumner County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Gallatin 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.

Gallatin compared with Sumner County and Tennessee

Census figure	Gallatin	Sumner County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10.0%	7.1%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,213	$62,179	—

Older residents in towns around Gallatin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shackle Island, TN	8.3 mi	573	31
Hendersonville, TN	9.0 mi	10,859	1,149
Green Hill, TN	12 mi	1,400	17
White House, TN	13 mi	1,876	190
Mount Juliet, TN	13 mi	5,547	355
Millersville, TN	14 mi	1,089	29

Nursing homes near Gallatin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gallatin Center For Rehabilitation And Healing	Gallatin, TN	1.4 mi	4 of 5	207	(615) 452-2322
The Waters Of Gallatin	Gallatin, TN	1.8 mi	2 of 5	124	(615) 452-7132
Nhc Place Sumner	Gallatin, TN	3.2 mi	5 of 5	92	(615) 451-0788
Nhc Healthcare, Hendersonville	Hendersonville, TN	9.5 mi	3 of 5	122	(615) 824-0720
Signature Health Of Portland Rehab & Wellness Cent	Portland, TN	9.7 mi	1 of 5	112	(615) 325-9263
Cedar Creek Post Acute	Mount Juliet, TN	12 mi	1 of 5	106	(615) 758-4100

Hospices serving Gallatin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Highpoint Hospice	Gallatin, TN	0.9 mi	(615) 328-5515
Amedisys Hospice Care	Hermitage, TN	16 mi	(615) 231-7113
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	16 mi	(615) 242-5936
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	19 mi	(615) 835-3822

Straight-line miles from the center of Gallatin. 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 Gallatin

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 27% of the $5,018 monthly median income of Gallatin 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 Gallatin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gallatin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gallatin Center For Rehabilitation And Healing in Gallatin (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Waters Of Gallatin in Gallatin (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Nhc Place Sumner in Gallatin (3.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gallatin?

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 27% of the $5,018 monthly median income of Gallatin 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 Gallatin, TN