Dementia Care in Henderson, KY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Henderson, KY: the local picture

425

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

5,226

residents 65 or older (19% of Henderson)

46%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Henderson has about 425 residents aged 85 or older among 5,226 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Henderson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Henderson 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.

Henderson compared with Henderson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Henderson	Henderson County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	42%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	3.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,456	$49,517	—

Older residents in towns around Henderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Evansville, IN	11 mi	20,442	2,626
Newburgh, IN	12 mi	857	74
Melody Hill, IN	13 mi	630	83
Chandler, IN	18 mi	316	1
Mount Vernon, IN	18 mi	1,454	160
Morganfield, KY	19 mi	839	85

Nursing homes near Henderson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Redbanks	Henderson, KY	1.0 mi	3 of 5	222	(270) 826-6436
Henderson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Henderson, KY	2.4 mi	3 of 5	90	(270) 826-9794
Brickyard Healthcare - Brentwood Care Center	Evansville, IN	8.9 mi	5 of 5	114	(812) 423-6019
Aperion Care Lincoln	Evansville, IN	9.3 mi	1 of 5	47	(812) 464-3607
Evansville Protestant Home	Evansville, IN	9.5 mi	2 of 5	49	(812) 476-3360
Terrace At Solarbron The	Evansville, IN	10 mi	2 of 5	91	(812) 985-0055

Hospices serving Henderson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Anthony's Hospice Inc	Henderson, KY	1.2 mi	(270) 826-2326
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Evansville, LLC	Evansville, IN	8.7 mi	(812) 549-0373
Aseracare Hospice	Evansville, IN	10 mi	(812) 858-1032
Gentiva I	Evansville, IN	10 mi	(812) 476-8990

Straight-line miles from the center of Henderson. 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 Henderson

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,621 monthly median income of Henderson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Henderson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Henderson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Redbanks in Henderson (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Henderson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Henderson (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Brickyard Healthcare - Brentwood Care Center in Evansville (8.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Henderson?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $3,621 monthly median income of Henderson households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Henderson, KY