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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Moulton, AL: the local picture

70

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

967

residents 65 or older (28% of Moulton)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Lawrence County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Moulton has about 70 residents aged 85 or older among 967 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Lawrence County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Moulton 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.

Moulton compared with Lawrence County and Alabama

Census figure	Moulton	Lawrence County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	28%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	3.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,391	$49,322	—

Older residents in towns around Moulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Trinity, AL	14 mi	459	5
Decatur, AL	18 mi	10,356	1,028
Hartselle, AL	20 mi	2,752	395
Priceville, AL	23 mi	461	59
Russellville, AL	25 mi	1,593	177
Haleyville, AL	26 mi	700	104

Nursing homes near Moulton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Moulton	Moulton, AL	0.4 mi	5 of 5	136	(256) 974-1146
Decatur Health & Rehab Center	Decatur, AL	17 mi	1 of 5	119	(256) 340-5765
River City Center	Decatur, AL	19 mi	1 of 5	183	(256) 355-6911
Summerford Health And Rehab, LLC	Falkville, AL	22 mi	2 of 5	216	(256) 784-5275
Falkville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Falkville, AL	23 mi	1 of 5	116	(256) 784-5291
Hendrix Health And Rehabilitation	Double Springs, AL	23 mi	2 of 5	110	(205) 489-2136

Hospices serving Moulton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	17 mi	(256) 905-0280
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Decatur, AL	18 mi	(205) 350-5585
Amedisys Hospice Of Decatur	Decatur, AL	18 mi	(256) 350-8688
Alabama Hospice Of The Shoals	Tuscumbia, AL	27 mi	(256) 314-1204

Straight-line miles from the center of Moulton. 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 Moulton

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 28% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Moulton 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 Moulton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Moulton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nhc Healthcare, Moulton in Moulton (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Decatur Health & Rehab Center in Decatur (17 mi, 1 of 5 overall); River City Center in Decatur (19 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Moulton?

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 28% of the $4,199 monthly median income of Moulton 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 Moulton, AL