Dementia Care in Lewisburg, TN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lewisburg, TN: the local picture

219

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2,317

residents 65 or older (18% of Lewisburg)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Marshall County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lewisburg has about 219 residents aged 85 or older among 2,317 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Marshall County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Lewisburg 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.

Lewisburg compared with Marshall County and Tennessee

Census figure	Lewisburg	Marshall County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.3%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.4%	7.8%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,103	$44,213	—

Older residents in towns around Lewisburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Columbia, TN	19 mi	7,063	745
Shelbyville, TN	19 mi	2,629	232
Spring Hill, TN	22 mi	6,010	218
Pulaski, TN	22 mi	1,711	122
Mount Pleasant, TN	23 mi	871	59
Fayetteville, TN	24 mi	1,433	239

Nursing homes near Lewisburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood	Lewisburg, TN	1.0 mi	4 of 5	60	(931) 359-3563
Nhc Healthcare, Lewisburg	Lewisburg, TN	1.4 mi	3 of 5	100	(931) 359-4506
The Waters Of Shelbyville, LLC	Shelbyville, TN	18 mi	4 of 5	96	(931) 680-2300
Magnolia Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Columbia, TN	19 mi	2 of 5	181	(931) 388-6443
Nhc Healthcare, Columbia	Columbia, TN	19 mi	4 of 5	106	(931) 381-3112
Life Care Center Of Columbia	Columbia, TN	19 mi	4 of 5	123	(931) 388-5035

Hospices serving Lewisburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim	Tullahoma, TN	33 mi	(931) 455-9118
Aveanna Hospice	Franklin, TN	34 mi	(615) 791-8499
Amedisys Hospice	Murfreesboro, TN	36 mi	(615) 316-2243
Caris Healthcare	Murfreesboro, TN	36 mi	(615) 217-8720

Straight-line miles from the center of Lewisburg. 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 Lewisburg

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,009 monthly median income of Lewisburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Lewisburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lewisburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood in Lewisburg (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Lewisburg in Lewisburg (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Waters Of Shelbyville, LLC in Shelbyville (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lewisburg?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,009 monthly median income of Lewisburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Lewisburg, TN