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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Luverne, AL: the local picture

135

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

588

residents 65 or older (22% of Luverne)

49%

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

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Luverne has about 135 residents aged 85 or older among 588 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Crenshaw County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Luverne 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.

Luverne compared with Crenshaw County and Alabama

Census figure	Luverne	Crenshaw County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	34%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	2.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,809	$33,606	—

Older residents in towns around Luverne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Troy, AL	19 mi	2,027	310
Greenville, AL	23 mi	1,235	167
Elba, AL	24 mi	975	34
Opp, AL	30 mi	1,630	294
Andalusia, AL	31 mi	1,800	282
Enterprise, AL	37 mi	4,414	323

Nursing homes near Luverne

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Luverne Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Luverne, AL	0.3 mi	4 of 5	151	(334) 335-6528
Troy Health & Rehabilitation Center	Troy, AL	19 mi	1 of 5	220	(334) 566-0880
Elba Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Elba, AL	23 mi	1 of 5	111	(334) 897-2257
Crowne Health Care Of Greenville	Greenville, AL	23 mi	5 of 5	118	(334) 382-2693

Hospices serving Luverne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Troy	Troy, AL	19 mi	(334) 566-4357
Southerncare Greenville	Greenville, AL	22 mi	(334) 382-1406
Aveanna Hospice Of Greenville	Greenville, AL	22 mi	(334) 383-9688
Gentiva	Enterprise, AL	36 mi	(334) 792-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Luverne. 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 Luverne

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 45% of the $2,567 monthly median income of Luverne 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 Luverne: common questions

What nursing homes are near Luverne?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Luverne Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Luverne (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Troy Health & Rehabilitation Center in Troy (19 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Elba Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Elba (23 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Luverne?

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 45% of the $2,567 monthly median income of Luverne 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 Luverne, AL