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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ludlow, KY: the local picture

269

residents 85 or older (6.1% of all residents)

664

residents 65 or older (15% of Ludlow)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Kenton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ludlow has about 269 residents aged 85 or older among 664 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Kenton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

69% of older Ludlow 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.

Ludlow compared with Kenton County and Kentucky

Census figure	Ludlow	Kenton County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	34%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	69%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	42%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	5.5%	6.8%

Older residents in towns around Ludlow

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Park Hills, KY	1.7 mi	404	52
Delshire, OH	2.5 mi	463	83
Crescent Springs, KY	2.8 mi	811	70
Fort Mitchell, KY	3.0 mi	974	118
Fort Wright, KY	3.0 mi	1,198	101
Villa Hills, KY	3.1 mi	1,784	172

Nursing homes near Ludlow

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brookside Healthcare Center	Cincinnati, OH	2.0 mi	5 of 5	105	(513) 471-8667
Madonna Manor	Villa Hills, KY	2.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(859) 426-6400
Ivy Woods Healthcare Center.	Cincinnati, OH	2.7 mi	4 of 5	99	(513) 251-2557
The Pavilion At Kenton	Covington, KY	3.0 mi	1 of 5	82	(859) 283-6600
Harrison Pavilion Care Center	Cincinnati, OH	3.4 mi	1 of 5	84	(513) 662-5800
Clifton Healthcare Center	Cincinnati, OH	3.4 mi	4 of 5	142	(513) 281-2464

Hospices serving Ludlow

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	4.1 mi	(859) 301-4600
Ohio Living Village Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	7.7 mi	(513) 782-2546
Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	15 mi	(513) 246-9218
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	72 mi	(859) 276-5344

Straight-line miles from the center of Ludlow. 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 Ludlow

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. 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 Ludlow: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ludlow?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brookside Healthcare Center in Cincinnati (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Madonna Manor in Villa Hills (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ivy Woods Healthcare Center. in Cincinnati (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ludlow?

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. 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 Ludlow, KY