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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hamilton, AL: the local picture

296

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

1,629

residents 65 or older (24% of Hamilton)

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Marion County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hamilton has about 296 residents aged 85 or older among 1,629 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.

60% of residents 65 and older report a disability (50% in Marion County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Hamilton 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.

Hamilton compared with Marion County and Alabama

Census figure	Hamilton	Marion County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	50%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	1.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,672	$36,084	—

Older residents in towns around Hamilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Winfield, AL	17 mi	1,264	252
Haleyville, AL	21 mi	700	104
Red Bay, AL	23 mi	637	126
Fulton, MS	26 mi	889	138
Russellville, AL	29 mi	1,593	177
Amory, MS	31 mi	1,311	247

Nursing homes near Hamilton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marion Regional Nursing Home	Hamilton, AL	1.6 mi	3 of 5	79	(205) 921-6340
Sunset Manor	Guin, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	71	(205) 468-3331
Diversicare Of Winfield	Winfield, AL	16 mi	4 of 5	123	(205) 487-4211
Haleyville Health Care Center	Haleyville, AL	21 mi	5 of 5	97	(205) 486-9478
Redbay Nursing And Rehab Center	Red Bay, AL	24 mi	1 of 5	90	(256) 356-4982

Hospices serving Hamilton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Northwest Alabama	Winfield, AL	18 mi	(205) 487-8140
Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals	Tuscumbia, AL	41 mi	(256) 314-1204
Access Hospice	Jasper, AL	45 mi	(205) 385-0200
Southeast Hospice Network	Jasper, AL	45 mi	(205) 387-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Hamilton. 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 Hamilton

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 $3,223 monthly median income of Hamilton 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 Hamilton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hamilton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sunset Manor in Guin (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Winfield in Winfield (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hamilton?

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 $3,223 monthly median income of Hamilton 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.

More near Hamilton

More senior care near Hamilton

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Other care in Hamilton

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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 Hamilton, AL