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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Henagar, AL: the local picture

61

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

402

residents 65 or older (16% of Henagar)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in DeKalb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Henagar has about 61 residents aged 85 or older among 402 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in DeKalb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Henagar 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.

Henagar compared with DeKalb County and Alabama

Census figure	Henagar	DeKalb County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.1%	15%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,139	$38,448	—

Older residents in towns around Henagar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rainsville, AL	11 mi	1,430	57
Fort Payne, AL	12 mi	2,311	155
Scottsboro, AL	18 mi	3,627	287
Summerville, GA	24 mi	977	225
LaFayette, GA	26 mi	1,408	157
South Pittsburg, TN	26 mi	653	57

Nursing homes near Henagar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne	Fort Payne, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	123	(256) 845-5990
Dade Health And Rehab	Trenton, GA	17 mi	4 of 5	71	(706) 657-4171
Highlands Health And Rehab	Scottsboro, AL	18 mi	5 of 5	50	(256) 218-3708
Cloverdale Rehabilitation And Wellness	Scottsboro, AL	18 mi	4 of 5	141	(256) 259-1505
Cumberland Health And Rehab	Bridgeport, AL	22 mi	2 of 5	100	(256) 437-7260
Oakview Health And Rehabilitation	Summerville, GA	24 mi	5 of 5	151	(706) 857-4761

Hospices serving Henagar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Alabama	Rainsville, AL	11 mi	(256) 638-3491
Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro	Scottsboro, AL	25 mi	(256) 259-0906
Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro	Scottsboro, AL	25 mi	(205) 574-4622
Heartlite Hospice	Scottsboro, AL	25 mi	(256) 259-1754

Straight-line miles from the center of Henagar. 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 Henagar

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 35% of the $3,345 monthly median income of Henagar 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 Henagar: common questions

What nursing homes are near Henagar?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne in Fort Payne (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Dade Health And Rehab in Trenton (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Highlands Health And Rehab in Scottsboro (18 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Henagar?

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 35% of the $3,345 monthly median income of Henagar 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 Henagar, AL