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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Moores Mill, AL: the local picture

133

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,072

residents 65 or older (17% of Moores Mill)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Madison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Moores Mill has about 133 residents aged 85 or older among 1,072 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Moores Mill 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.

Moores Mill compared with Madison County and Alabama

Census figure	Moores Mill	Madison County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	9.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	7.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,315	$65,028	—

Older residents in towns around Moores Mill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Meridianville, AL	3.8 mi	1,424	129
Hazel Green, AL	5.6 mi	632	103
Harvest, AL	14 mi	957	101
Huntsville, AL	14 mi	36,541	4,958
Park City, TN	16 mi	500	26
Madison, AL	17 mi	7,628	573

Nursing homes near Moores Mill

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center	Huntsville, AL	7.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(256) 852-9290
Diversicare Of Big Springs	Huntsville, AL	9.7 mi	4 of 5	145	(256) 539-5111
The Health Center At Research Park	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	91	(256) 489-6800
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	159	(256) 881-5000
Windsor House	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	1 of 5	117	(256) 837-8585
Brookshire Healthcare Center	Huntsville, AL	11 mi	3 of 5	129	(256) 837-1730

Hospices serving Moores Mill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of North Alabama, LLC	Huntsville, AL	12 mi	(256) 533-4300
Gentiva Huntsville	Huntsville, AL	12 mi	(256) 837-1290
Enhabit Hospice - Huntsville	Madison, AL	16 mi	(256) 203-8508
Affinity Hospice Madison	Madison, AL	16 mi	(256) 772-8108

Straight-line miles from the center of Moores Mill. 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 Moores Mill

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 22% of the $5,193 monthly median income of Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill: common questions

What nursing homes are near Moores Mill?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville (7.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Big Springs in Huntsville (9.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Health Center At Research Park in Huntsville (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Moores Mill?

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 22% of the $5,193 monthly median income of Moores Mill 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 Moores Mill, AL