Dementia Care in Iuka, MS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Iuka, MS: the local picture

165

residents 85 or older (5.3% of all residents)

798

residents 65 or older (26% of Iuka)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Tishomingo County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Iuka has about 165 residents aged 85 or older among 798 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Tishomingo County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Iuka 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.

Iuka compared with Tishomingo County and Mississippi

Census figure	Iuka	Tishomingo County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	26%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	39%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	41%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	19%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	2.6%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,022	$36,899	—

Older residents in towns around Iuka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Corinth, MS	20 mi	2,834	284
Booneville, MS	23 mi	1,373	161
Red Bay, AL	26 mi	637	126
Sheffield, AL	29 mi	2,392	225
Savannah, TN	29 mi	1,398	172
Underwood-Petersville, AL	29 mi	787	67

Nursing homes near Iuka

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tishomingo Comm Living Center	Iuka, MS	0.4 mi	3 of 5	73	(662) 423-3422
Tishomingo Manor	Iuka, MS	1.8 mi	1 of 5	105	(662) 423-9112
Cornerstone Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Corinth, MS	22 mi	1 of 5	95	(662) 286-2286
MS Care Center Of Alcorn County, Inc-SNF	Corinth, MS	23 mi	1 of 5	119	(662) 287-8071
Landmark Nursing And Rehab Center	Booneville, MS	23 mi	4 of 5	80	(662) 720-0972
Longwood Community Living Center	Booneville, MS	24 mi	2 of 5	64	(662) 728-6234

Hospices serving Iuka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Hospice	Booneville, MS	22 mi	(662) 844-9725
Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed )	Corinth, MS	23 mi	(662) 286-5333
Magnolia Regional Health Center Hh And Hospice Agency	Corinth, MS	23 mi	(662) 293-1405
Spring Vallley Hospice Of Tupelo	Tupelo, MS	45 mi	(662) 586-5126

Straight-line miles from the center of Iuka. 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 Iuka

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,085 monthly median income of Iuka households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Iuka: common questions

What nursing homes are near Iuka?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tishomingo Comm Living Center in Iuka (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Tishomingo Manor in Iuka (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cornerstone Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Corinth (22 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Iuka?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,085 monthly median income of Iuka households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Iuka, MS