Dementia Care in Morristown, TN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Morristown, TN: the local picture

521

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

5,184

residents 65 or older (16% of Morristown)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Hamblen County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Morristown has about 521 residents aged 85 or older among 5,184 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 (47% in Hamblen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Morristown 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.

Morristown compared with Hamblen County and Tennessee

Census figure	Morristown	Hamblen County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	47%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	14%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,278	$41,235	—

Older residents in towns around Morristown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
White Pine, TN	7.2 mi	387	44
Bean Station, TN	9.3 mi	712	111
Jefferson City, TN	12 mi	1,096	160
Dandridge, TN	14 mi	814	74
Newport, TN	18 mi	1,289	174
Mosheim, TN	19 mi	455	26

Nursing homes near Morristown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Heritage Center	Morristown, TN	1.0 mi	3 of 5	197	(423) 581-5100
Life Care Center Of Morristown	Morristown, TN	2.0 mi	5 of 5	161	(423) 581-5435
Jefferson Park At White Pine	White Pine, TN	10 mi	4 of 5	30	(865) 327-4100
Life Care Center Of Jefferson City	Jefferson City, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	121	(865) 475-6097
Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care	Rutledge, TN	13 mi	4 of 5	132	(865) 828-5295
Jefferson City Health And Rehab Center	Jefferson City, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	170	(865) 475-9037

Hospices serving Morristown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
University Of TN Medical Center Home Care Services	Morristown, TN	1.6 mi	(423) 586-7858
Smoky Mountain Home Health And Hospice, Inc	Newport, TN	18 mi	(423) 623-0233
Beacon Hospice	New Tazewell, TN	25 mi	(423) 626-1755
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	36 mi	(865) 689-7123

Straight-line miles from the center of Morristown. 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 Morristown

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,107 monthly median income of Morristown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Morristown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Morristown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Heritage Center in Morristown (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Morristown in Morristown (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Jefferson Park At White Pine in White Pine (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Morristown?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,107 monthly median income of Morristown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Morristown, TN