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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Geneva, AL: the local picture

70

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,109

residents 65 or older (26% of Geneva)

65%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Geneva County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Geneva has about 70 residents aged 85 or older among 1,109 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.

65% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Geneva County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Geneva 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.

Geneva compared with Geneva County and Alabama

Census figure	Geneva	Geneva County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	65%	48%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	4.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,111	$41,564	—

Older residents in towns around Geneva

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hartford, AL	12 mi	434	46
Enterprise, AL	20 mi	4,414	323
Daleville, AL	20 mi	968	42
Bonifay, FL	21 mi	958	140
Fort Rucker, AL	23 mi	28	0
Taylor, AL	25 mi	358	8

Nursing homes near Geneva

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home	Geneva, AL	2.1 mi	4 of 5	96	(334) 684-3655
Hartford Health Care	Hartford, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	86	(334) 588-3842
Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center	Enterprise, AL	18 mi	1 of 5	257	(334) 347-9541
Bonifay Nursing And Rehab Center	Bonifay, FL	21 mi	4 of 5	180	(850) 547-9289
Graceville Rehabilitation By Harborview	Graceville, FL	23 mi	4 of 5	147	(850) 263-4447

Hospices serving Geneva

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice-Enterprise	Enterprise, AL	21 mi	(334) 897-0650
Gentiva	Enterprise, AL	21 mi	(334) 792-1100
Dayspring Hospice, LLC	Enterprise, AL	21 mi	(334) 347-2999
Vitas Healthcare Of Dothan	Dothan, AL	31 mi	(334) 794-7847

Straight-line miles from the center of Geneva. 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 Geneva

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 34% of the $3,426 monthly median income of Geneva 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 Geneva: common questions

What nursing homes are near Geneva?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center & Nursing Home in Geneva (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hartford Health Care in Hartford (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center in Enterprise (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Geneva?

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 34% of the $3,426 monthly median income of Geneva 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.

More near Geneva

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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 Geneva, AL