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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Massac, KY: the local picture

34

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

658

residents 65 or older (14% of Massac)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in McCracken County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Massac has about 34 residents aged 85 or older among 658 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in McCracken County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Massac 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.

Massac compared with McCracken County and Kentucky

Census figure	Massac	McCracken County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	3.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,156	$46,834	—

Older residents in towns around Massac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hendron, KY	2.2 mi	1,456	140
Paducah, KY	3.5 mi	4,744	467
Farley, KY	6.3 mi	927	65
Metropolis, IL	8.1 mi	1,415	244
Reidland, KY	8.9 mi	966	133
Calvert City, KY	16 mi	474	114

Nursing homes near Massac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Providence Pointe Healthcare	Paducah, KY	2.1 mi	4 of 5	108	(270) 442-6884
Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation	Paducah, KY	2.3 mi	2 of 5	90	(270) 444-9661
Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	3.3 mi	4 of 5	228	(270) 443-6543
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	4.3 mi	2 of 5	103	(270) 442-6168
Southgate Health Care Center	Metropolis, IL	8.4 mi	1 of 5	140	(618) 524-2683
Metropolis Rehab & Hcc	Metropolis, IL	9.7 mi	1 of 5	101	(618) 524-2634

Hospices serving Massac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah	Paducah, KY	5.1 mi	(270) 415-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Massac. 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 Massac

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, which is 26% of the $5,930 monthly median income of Massac households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Massac: common questions

What nursing homes are near Massac?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation in Paducah (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paducah (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Massac?

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, which is 26% of the $5,930 monthly median income of Massac households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Massac, KY