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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gardendale, AL: the local picture

333

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

2,920

residents 65 or older (18% of Gardendale)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gardendale has about 333 residents aged 85 or older among 2,920 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.

36% 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.

31% of older Gardendale 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.

Gardendale compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Gardendale	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	7.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,044	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Gardendale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Olive, AL	3.9 mi	680	113
Fultondale, AL	3.9 mi	1,305	95
Morris, AL	5.0 mi	328	36
Tarrant, AL	6.1 mi	1,025	114
Kimberly, AL	7.1 mi	553	12
Center Point, AL	7.4 mi	1,878	143

Nursing homes near Gardendale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Magnolia Ridge	Gardendale, AL	1.8 mi	1 of 5	148	(205) 631-8709
Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	4.7 mi	1 of 5	190	(205) 849-2352
Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Birmingham, AL	8.5 mi	2 of 5	117	(205) 796-0214
Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	8.7 mi	2 of 5	132	(205) 854-1361
The Healthcare Center Of Eastview	Birmingham, AL	9.3 mi	2 of 5	92	(205) 833-0146
Northway Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Birmingham, AL	9.7 mi	3 of 5	113	(205) 328-5870

Hospices serving Gardendale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	3.2 mi	(205) 583-4673
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	9.6 mi	(205) 939-8799
Oasis Healthcare - Moody	Birmingham, AL	9.6 mi	(205) 640-3303
Expect Care Hospice	Hoover, AL	11 mi	(205) 444-0126

Straight-line miles from the center of Gardendale. 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 Gardendale

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 23% of the $5,004 monthly median income of Gardendale 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 Gardendale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gardendale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Magnolia Ridge in Gardendale (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Birmingham (4.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Birmingham (8.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gardendale?

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 23% of the $5,004 monthly median income of Gardendale 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 Gardendale, AL