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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Morris, AL: the local picture

36

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

328

residents 65 or older (12% of Morris)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Morris has about 36 residents aged 85 or older among 328 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Morris 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.

Morris compared with Jefferson County and Alabama

Census figure	Morris	Jefferson County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	7.6%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,208	$51,066	—

Older residents in towns around Morris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kimberly, AL	2.1 mi	553	12
Warrior, AL	4.8 mi	719	43
Gardendale, AL	5.0 mi	2,920	333
Mount Olive, AL	6.8 mi	680	113
Pinson, AL	8.3 mi	1,207	88
Fultondale, AL	8.9 mi	1,305	95

Nursing homes near Morris

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Magnolia Ridge	Gardendale, AL	6.7 mi	1 of 5	148	(205) 631-8709
Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	9.3 mi	1 of 5	190	(205) 849-2352
Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Birmingham, AL	11 mi	2 of 5	132	(205) 854-1361
East Glen	Birmingham, AL	13 mi	3 of 5	108	(205) 833-1777
Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Birmingham, AL	13 mi	2 of 5	117	(205) 796-0214
The Healthcare Center Of Eastview	Birmingham, AL	14 mi	2 of 5	92	(205) 833-0146

Hospices serving Morris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acg Hospice-Gardendale	Gardendale, AL	2.3 mi	(205) 583-4673
Southerncare New Beacon N Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	12 mi	(205) 939-8799
Expect Care Hospice	Hoover, AL	16 mi	(205) 444-0126
Amedisys Hospice Of Birmingham	Homewood, AL	19 mi	(205) 868-9221

Straight-line miles from the center of Morris. 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 Morris

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 31% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Morris 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 Morris: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morris?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Magnolia Ridge in Gardendale (6.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Hill Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Birmingham (9.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Highlands Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Birmingham (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Morris?

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 31% of the $3,767 monthly median income of Morris 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Morris, AL