Dementia Care in Gluckstadt, MS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gluckstadt, MS: the local picture

13

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

198

residents 65 or older (6.1% of Gluckstadt)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Madison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gluckstadt has about 13 residents aged 85 or older among 198 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

11% of older Gluckstadt 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.

Gluckstadt compared with Madison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Gluckstadt	Madison County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	6.1%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	30%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	11%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	6.9%	4.3%

Older residents in towns around Gluckstadt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madison, MS	4.1 mi	4,528	525
Canton, MS	6.4 mi	1,666	163
Ridgeland, MS	8.0 mi	3,588	576
Flowood, MS	13 mi	1,563	184
Jackson, MS	16 mi	22,008	2,064
Pearl, MS	18 mi	3,988	510

Nursing homes near Gluckstadt

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Nichols Center	Madison, MS	3.0 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 853-4343
Parkway Health & Rehab LLC	Canton, MS	3.9 mi	1 of 5	87	(601) 607-9050
The Madison Health And Rehab	Madison, MS	4.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(601) 355-0763
Madison Co NH	Canton, MS	8.0 mi	2 of 5	95	(601) 855-5760
Highland Home	Ridgeland, MS	8.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(601) 853-0415
Community Place	Brandon, MS	12 mi	5 of 5	60	(601) 355-0617

Hospices serving Gluckstadt

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Ridgeland, MS	8.1 mi	(601) 317-4947
Arden Of Central Mississippi, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	8.1 mi	(601) 898-1053
Pax Hospice	Ridgeland, MS	8.1 mi	(601) 991-3840
Homecare Hospice, LLC Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South	Jackson, MS	11 mi	(601) 625-7840

Straight-line miles from the center of Gluckstadt. 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 Gluckstadt

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Gluckstadt: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gluckstadt?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Nichols Center in Madison (3.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parkway Health & Rehab LLC in Canton (3.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Madison Health And Rehab in Madison (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gluckstadt?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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