Dementia Care in Hanover, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hanover, IN: the local picture

45

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

416

residents 65 or older (12% of Hanover)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hanover has about 45 residents aged 85 or older among 416 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 Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Hanover 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.

Hanover compared with Jefferson County and Indiana

Census figure	Hanover	Jefferson County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.7%	3.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,500	$47,692	—

Older residents in towns around Hanover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madison, IN	5.2 mi	2,440	237
Carrollton, KY	16 mi	491	89
Scottsburg, IN	17 mi	1,355	163
Austin, IN	19 mi	724	72
Buckner, KY	22 mi	399	16
La Grange, KY	22 mi	1,461	162

Nursing homes near Hanover

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thornton Terrace Health Campus	Hanover, IN	0.8 mi	5 of 5	55	(812) 866-8396
Aperion Care Hanover	Hanover, IN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	125	(812) 866-2625
Waters Of Clifty Falls, The	Madison, IN	5.1 mi	1 of 5	138	(812) 273-4640
River Terrace Health Campus	Madison, IN	5.1 mi	3 of 5	57	(812) 265-0080
Hickory Creek At Madison	Madison, IN	5.4 mi	4 of 5	36	(812) 273-4696
Bedford Springs Health And Rehabilitation	Bedford, KY	12 mi	5 of 5	60	(502) 255-3244

Hospices serving Hanover

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	31 mi	(812) 590-1575
Gentiva I	Jeffersonville, IN	31 mi	(812) 284-2600
Amedisys Hospice	Jeffersonville, IN	31 mi	(812) 284-4630
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	34 mi	(812) 945-4596

Straight-line miles from the center of Hanover. 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 Hanover

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Hanover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Hanover: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hanover?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Thornton Terrace Health Campus in Hanover (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Aperion Care Hanover in Hanover (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Waters Of Clifty Falls, The in Madison (5.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hanover?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 47% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Hanover households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Hanover, IN