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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ladonia, AL: the local picture

28

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

436

residents 65 or older (13% of Ladonia)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Russell County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ladonia has about 28 residents aged 85 or older among 436 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 (46% in Russell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Ladonia 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.

Ladonia compared with Russell County and Alabama

Census figure	Ladonia	Russell County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	33%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	17%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	4.1%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,833	$33,885	—

Older residents in towns around Ladonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Phenix City, AL	3.5 mi	4,957	361
Smiths Station, AL	4.4 mi	744	73
Columbus, GA	13 mi	30,092	3,469
Cusseta, GA	19 mi	397	0
Opelika, AL	22 mi	6,049	535
Valley, AL	25 mi	1,645	208

Nursing homes near Ladonia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation Center	Phenix City, AL	4.0 mi	3 of 5	86	(334) 298-8247
Canterbury Health Care Facility	Phenix City, AL	4.2 mi	2 of 5	137	(334) 291-0485
Parkwood Health Care Facility	Phenix City, AL	4.3 mi	5 of 5	74	(334) 297-0237
Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - West	Columbus, GA	7.8 mi	2 of 5	166	(706) 324-2251
Magnolia Manor Of Columbus Nursing Center - East	Columbus, GA	7.9 mi	3 of 5	210	(706) 324-0387
Spring Harbor At Green Island	Columbus, GA	8.3 mi	3 of 5	40	(706) 576-6027

Hospices serving Ladonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Columbus Hospice Of Alabama	Phenix City, AL	4.7 mi	(334) 664-0075
Gentiva	Columbus, GA	7.6 mi	(706) 653-0835
Columbus Hospice, Inc.	Columbus, GA	11 mi	(706) 569-7992
Gentiva Phenix City	Auburn, AL	23 mi	(334) 298-8898

Straight-line miles from the center of Ladonia. 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 Ladonia

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 25% of the $4,653 monthly median income of Ladonia 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 Ladonia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ladonia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bridgeway Health And Rehabilitation Center in Phenix City (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Canterbury Health Care Facility in Phenix City (4.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Parkwood Health Care Facility in Phenix City (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ladonia?

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 25% of the $4,653 monthly median income of Ladonia 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 Ladonia, AL