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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mayfield, KY: the local picture

264

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1,872

residents 65 or older (19% of Mayfield)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Graves County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mayfield has about 264 residents aged 85 or older among 1,872 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Graves County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Mayfield 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.

Mayfield compared with Graves County and Kentucky

Census figure	Mayfield	Graves County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	44%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	6.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,921	$39,524	—

Older residents in towns around Mayfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Benton, KY	17 mi	947	204
Murray, KY	20 mi	2,364	310
Reidland, KY	20 mi	966	133
Hendron, KY	20 mi	1,456	140
Massac, KY	20 mi	658	34
Farley, KY	21 mi	927	65

Nursing homes near Mayfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Green Acres Healthcare	Mayfield, KY	0.6 mi	2 of 5	60	(270) 247-6477
Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation	Mayfield, KY	1.5 mi	1 of 5	104	(270) 247-7890
Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Benton, KY	18 mi	4 of 5	96	(270) 527-3296
Clinton-Hickman County Nursing Facility	Clinton, KY	20 mi	4 of 5	46	(270) 653-2461
Spring Creek Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center	Murray, KY	21 mi	1 of 5	226	(270) 752-2900
Fulton Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC	Fulton, KY	21 mi	1 of 5	60	(270) 472-1971

Hospices serving Mayfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Murray Calloway County Hospital Hospice	Murray, KY	21 mi	(270) 767-3670
Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah	Paducah, KY	21 mi	(270) 415-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Mayfield. 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 Mayfield

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 52% of the $2,910 monthly median income of Mayfield 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 Mayfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mayfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Green Acres Healthcare in Mayfield (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mayfield (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lake Way Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Benton (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mayfield?

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 52% of the $2,910 monthly median income of Mayfield 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 Mayfield, KY