Dementia Care in Georgetown, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Georgetown, IN: the local picture

73

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

499

residents 65 or older (13% of Georgetown)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Floyd County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Georgetown has about 73 residents aged 85 or older among 499 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Floyd County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Georgetown 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.

Georgetown compared with Floyd County and Indiana

Census figure	Georgetown	Floyd County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	6.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	3.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,500	$60,695	—

Older residents in towns around Georgetown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Floyds Knobs, IN	4.9 mi	753	80
New Albany, IN	7.6 mi	6,729	1,003
Corydon, IN	11 mi	867	168
Shively, KY	11 mi	3,615	317
Clarksville, IN	11 mi	3,568	626
Sellersburg, IN	12 mi	2,317	209

Nursing homes near Georgetown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waters Of Georgetown, The	Georgetown, IN	0.3 mi	1 of 5	68	(812) 940-5100
Villages At Historic Silvercrest The	New Albany, IN	6.2 mi	4 of 5	56	(812) 542-6720
Green Valley Care Center	New Albany, IN	7.0 mi	4 of 5	141	(812) 945-2341
Autumn Woods Health Campus	New Albany, IN	7.0 mi	5 of 5	91	(812) 941-9893
Lincoln Hills Of New Albany	New Albany, IN	7.2 mi	4 of 5	156	(812) 948-1311
Rolling Hills Healthcare Center	New Albany, IN	9.1 mi	2 of 5	115	(812) 948-0670

Hospices serving Georgetown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lawrenceburg	New Albany, IN	7.7 mi	(930) 888-2110
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	7.7 mi	(812) 945-4596
Carefirst Hospice LLC	Sellersburg, IN	12 mi	(812) 748-7433
St Croix Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	12 mi	(812) 590-1575

Straight-line miles from the center of Georgetown. 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 Georgetown

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,792 monthly median income of Georgetown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Georgetown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Georgetown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waters Of Georgetown, The in Georgetown (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Villages At Historic Silvercrest The in New Albany (6.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Green Valley Care Center in New Albany (7.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Georgetown?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,792 monthly median income of Georgetown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Georgetown, IN