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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mobile, AL: the local picture

3,916

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

35,487

residents 65 or older (17% of Mobile)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mobile County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mobile has about 3,916 residents aged 85 or older among 35,487 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Mobile County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Mobile 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.

Mobile compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Mobile	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	4.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,583	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Mobile

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chickasaw, AL	7.3 mi	852	77
Prichard, AL	7.4 mi	3,193	285
Tillmans Corner, AL	8.7 mi	2,704	269
Theodore, AL	10 mi	616	34
Semmes, AL	12 mi	1,370	169
Saraland, AL	13 mi	3,562	291

Nursing homes near Mobile

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crowne Health Care Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	1.2 mi	3 of 5	148	(251) 473-8684
Crowne Health Care Of Springhill	Mobile, AL	1.9 mi	5 of 5	46	(251) 304-3013
Ashland Place Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Mobile, AL	2.0 mi	3 of 5	164	(251) 471-5431
Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence	Mobile, AL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	75	(251) 476-6335
Palm Gardens Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Mobile, AL	2.1 mi	5 of 5	100	(251) 450-2800
Springhill Senior Residence	Mobile, AL	2.1 mi	4 of 5	151	(251) 343-0909

Hospices serving Mobile

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Mobile	Mobile, AL	0.5 mi	(251) 478-9900
St Joseph Hospice Of South Alabama LLC	Mobile, AL	2.0 mi	(251) 675-7555
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	3.3 mi	(251) 725-1268
Saad Hospice Services	Mobile, AL	3.3 mi	(251) 343-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of Mobile. 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 Mobile

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 29% of the $4,049 monthly median income of Mobile 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 Mobile: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mobile?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crowne Health Care Of Mobile in Mobile (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Crowne Health Care Of Springhill in Mobile (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ashland Place Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Mobile (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mobile?

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 29% of the $4,049 monthly median income of Mobile 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.

More near Mobile

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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 Mobile, AL