North Terre Haute, Indiana

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in North Terre Haute, IN

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Local figures

Dementia Care in North Terre Haute, IN: the local picture

99
residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)
1,109
residents 65 or older (24% of North Terre Haute)
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Vigo County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Terre Haute has about 99 residents aged 85 or older among 1,109 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Vigo County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older North Terre Haute 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.

North Terre Haute compared with Vigo County and Indiana

Census figureNorth Terre HauteVigo CountyIndiana
Residents 85 or older2.2%2.0%1.9%
Residents 65 or older24%17%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability40%39%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%36%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%12%9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home1.9%4.8%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,373$43,356—

Older residents in towns around North Terre Haute

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Terre Haute, IN5.1 mi9,2081,068
Clinton, IN8.8 mi1,083112
Brazil, IN13 mi1,450302
Rockville, IN17 mi69399
Paris, IL18 mi1,757237
Marshall, IL20 mi896138

Nursing homes near North Terre Haute

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Majestic Care Of Terre HauteTerre Haute, IN3.1 mi2 of 5104(812) 466-5217
Signature Healthcare Of Terre HauteTerre Haute, IN3.1 mi1 of 5176(812) 238-1555
Harrison's Crossing Health CampusTerre Haute, IN4.4 mi5 of 572(812) 234-7111
Majestic Care Of Deming ParkTerre Haute, IN5.1 mi2 of 586(812) 235-6281
Providence Health Care CenterSt Mary Of The Woods, IN6.1 mi2 of 570(812) 535-4001
Southwood Healthcare CenterTerre Haute, IN7.2 mi1 of 5121(812) 232-2223

Hospices serving North Terre Haute

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice Of The Wabash Valley IncTerre Haute, IN3.4 mi(812) 234-2515
Gentiva ITerre Haute, IN9.2 mi(812) 478-3250
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLCTerre Haute, IN9.2 mi(812) 232-9220
Southerncare IndianapolisBloomington, IN51 mi(812) 334-8343

Straight-line miles from the center of North Terre Haute. 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 North Terre Haute

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,031 monthly median income of North Terre Haute households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 North Terre Haute: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Terre Haute?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majestic Care Of Terre Haute in Terre Haute (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare Of Terre Haute in Terre Haute (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harrison's Crossing Health Campus in Terre Haute (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Terre Haute?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $4,031 monthly median income of North Terre Haute households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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.

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