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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grand Bay, AL: the local picture

26

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

592

residents 65 or older (17% of Grand Bay)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mobile County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grand Bay has about 26 residents aged 85 or older among 592 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Mobile County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Grand Bay 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.

Grand Bay compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Grand Bay	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.5%	4.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,217	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Theodore, AL	10 mi	616	34
Tillmans Corner, AL	11 mi	2,704	269
Moss Point, MS	12 mi	2,523	226
Escatawpa, MS	12 mi	971	333
Pascagoula, MS	15 mi	3,856	352
Gautier, MS	19 mi	3,015	132

Nursing homes near Grand Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenway Health And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Grand Bay, AL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	92	(251) 865-6443
Diversicare Of Moss Point	Moss Point, MS	13 mi	2 of 5	160	(228) 762-7451
Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility	Pascagoula, MS	13 mi	4 of 5	54	(228) 809-5060
Plaza Community Living Center	Pascagoula, MS	13 mi	2 of 5	100	(228) 762-8960
Mobile Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Mobile, AL	14 mi	2 of 5	120	(251) 639-1588
Knollwood Healthcare	Mobile, AL	15 mi	not rated	71	(251) 661-7608

Hospices serving Grand Bay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	15 mi	(251) 345-1023
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	17 mi	(251) 725-1268
Saad Hospice Services	Mobile, AL	17 mi	(251) 343-9600
Gentiva Mobile	Mobile, AL	20 mi	(251) 478-9900

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Bay. 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 Grand Bay

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 36% of the $3,268 monthly median income of Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grand Bay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Greenway Health And Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Grand Bay (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Moss Point in Moss Point (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility in Pascagoula (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grand Bay?

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 36% of the $3,268 monthly median income of Grand Bay 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 Grand Bay, AL