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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Irondale, AL: the local picture

196

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

2,365

residents 65 or older (18% of Irondale)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Irondale has about 196 residents aged 85 or older among 2,365 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Irondale 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.

Irondale compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Irondale	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	7.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,819	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Irondale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Leeds, AL	5.1 mi	2,038	88
Mountain Brook, AL	5.5 mi	3,822	658
Vestavia Hills, AL	7.1 mi	7,394	1,285
Tarrant, AL	7.2 mi	1,025	114
Brook Highland, AL	7.2 mi	1,161	36
Center Point, AL	7.3 mi	1,878	143

Nursing homes near Irondale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kirkwood By The River	Birmingham, AL	1.2 mi	3 of 5	61	(205) 956-2184
St Martin's In The Pines	Irondale, AL	3.5 mi	2 of 5	128	(205) 956-1831
East Glen	Birmingham, AL	3.6 mi	3 of 5	108	(205) 833-1777
The Healthcare Center Of Eastview	Birmingham, AL	3.9 mi	2 of 5	92	(205) 833-0146
Fair Haven	Birmingham, AL	4.1 mi	3 of 5	259	(205) 956-4150
Cavalier Healthcare Of Trussville	Trussville, AL	5.9 mi	3 of 5	125	(205) 655-3226

Hospices serving Irondale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	6.4 mi	(205) 939-8799
Oasis Healthcare - Moody	Birmingham, AL	6.4 mi	(205) 640-3303
Alabama Hospice Care Of Birmingham	Trussville, AL	7.4 mi	(205) 228-0600
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	8.4 mi	(205) 437-8655

Straight-line miles from the center of Irondale. 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 Irondale

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 26% of the $4,485 monthly median income of Irondale 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 Irondale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Irondale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kirkwood By The River in Birmingham (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St Martin's In The Pines in Irondale (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); East Glen in Birmingham (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Irondale?

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 26% of the $4,485 monthly median income of Irondale 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 Irondale, AL