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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oakland, TN: the local picture

151

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,720

residents 65 or older (17% of Oakland)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oakland has about 151 residents aged 85 or older among 1,720 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Fayette County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Oakland 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.

Oakland compared with Fayette County and Tennessee

Census figure	Oakland	Fayette County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	35%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	21%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	4.3%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,333	$65,442	—

Older residents in towns around Oakland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Arlington, TN	7.2 mi	1,414	91
Somerville, TN	9.2 mi	667	125
Lakeland, TN	11 mi	2,370	250
Piperton, TN	13 mi	810	34
Collierville, TN	15 mi	8,235	1,129
Bartlett, TN	16 mi	10,412	1,094

Nursing homes near Oakland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gallaway Health And Rehab	Gallaway, TN	8.3 mi	1 of 5	104	(901) 867-8575
Nhc Healthcare, Somerville	Somerville, TN	10 mi	5 of 5	72	(901) 465-9861
Cordova Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Cordova, TN	14 mi	3 of 5	240	(901) 754-1393
Memphis Jewish Home	Cordova, TN	14 mi	4 of 5	160	(901) 758-0036
Applingwood Post Acute	Cordova, TN	14 mi	2 of 5	78	(901) 385-1803
The Kings Daughters And Sons	Bartlett, TN	14 mi	2 of 5	108	(901) 272-7405

Hospices serving Oakland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baptist Trinity Home Care And Hospice	Cordova, TN	14 mi	(901) 767-6767
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	15 mi	(901) 465-2120
Hope Hospice & Palliative Care	Germantown, TN	18 mi	(901) 560-3600
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bartlett, TN	18 mi	(901) 680-0378

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakland. 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 Oakland

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 22% of the $6,111 monthly median income of Oakland 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 Oakland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oakland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gallaway Health And Rehab in Gallaway (8.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Somerville in Somerville (10 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cordova Wellness And Rehabilitation Center in Cordova (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oakland?

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 22% of the $6,111 monthly median income of Oakland 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.

More near Oakland

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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 Oakland, TN