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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Georgetown, KY: the local picture

452

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

4,268

residents 65 or older (11% of Georgetown)

43%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Georgetown has about 452 residents aged 85 or older among 4,268 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% 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 Scott County and Kentucky

Census figure	Georgetown	Scott County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	38%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	4.8%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,959	$60,673	—

Older residents in towns around Georgetown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paris, KY	15 mi	1,741	191
Cynthiana, KY	15 mi	1,204	147
Lexington, KY	16 mi	47,626	4,848
Versailles, KY	18 mi	1,899	235
Frankfort, KY	19 mi	4,561	312
Lawrenceburg, KY	25 mi	1,451	146

Nursing homes near Georgetown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dover Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Georgetown, KY	3.3 mi	1 of 5	85	(502) 863-9529
Signature Healthcare Of Georgetown	Georgetown, KY	4.6 mi	2 of 5	65	(502) 863-3696
The Home Place At Midway	Midway, KY	12 mi	3 of 5	28	(859) 846-4663
The Willows At Citation	Lexington, KY	13 mi	5 of 5	54	(859) 277-0320
Cedar Ridge Health Campus	Cynthiana, KY	14 mi	5 of 5	53	(859) 234-2702
Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lexington, KY	14 mi	2 of 5	108	(859) 252-6747

Hospices serving Georgetown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	15 mi	(859) 276-5344
Hospice East	Winchester, KY	27 mi	(859) 744-9866
Compassionate Care Plus	Richmond, KY	37 mi	(859) 986-1500
Heritage Hospice, Inc	Danville, KY	44 mi	(859) 236-2425

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 Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,663 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. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Dover Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Georgetown (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare Of Georgetown in Georgetown (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Home Place At Midway in Midway (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Georgetown?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,663 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. Kentucky'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, KY