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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Greenville, MS: the local picture

490

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

4,905

residents 65 or older (17% of Greenville)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Greenville has about 490 residents aged 85 or older among 4,905 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Greenville 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.

Greenville compared with Washington County and Mississippi

Census figure	Greenville	Washington County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	42%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	40%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	20%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	2.5%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,688	$32,550	—

Older residents in towns around Greenville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Leland, MS	9.4 mi	864	122
Indianola, MS	24 mi	1,504	147
McGehee, AR	26 mi	438	29
Cleveland, MS	31 mi	1,801	142
Ruleville, MS	37 mi	378	92
Lake Providence, LA	41 mi	644	167

Nursing homes near Greenville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Heights Healthcare Center	Greenville, MS	1.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 332-0318
MS Care Center Of Greenville	Greenville, MS	2.0 mi	4 of 5	90	(662) 335-5811
Legacy Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Greenville, MS	2.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(662) 334-4501
Arbor Walk Healthcare Center	Greenville, MS	2.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 335-5863
Washington Care Center	Greenville, MS	3.3 mi	3 of 5	60	(662) 335-2897
Lake Village Rehabilitation And Care Center	Lake Village, AR	15 mi	3 of 5	82	(870) 265-5337

Hospices serving Greenville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Delta Health- The Medical Center (Hospice)	Greenville, MS	2.4 mi	(662) 725-1200
Grace Community Hospice	Hollandale, MS	18 mi	(662) 846-7600
Adoration Hospice Care Mississippi	Cleveland, MS	31 mi	(662) 846-6211
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta	Cleveland, MS	31 mi	(662) 350-0557

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenville. 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 Greenville

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, which is 39% of the $2,557 monthly median income of Greenville households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Greenville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Greenville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are River Heights Healthcare Center in Greenville (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); MS Care Center Of Greenville in Greenville (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Legacy Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Greenville (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Greenville?

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, which is 39% of the $2,557 monthly median income of Greenville households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Greenville, MS