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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oneida, TN: the local picture

82

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

707

residents 65 or older (19% of Oneida)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (51% in Scott County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oneida has about 82 residents aged 85 or older among 707 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 (51% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Oneida 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.

Oneida compared with Scott County and Tennessee

Census figure	Oneida	Scott County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.1%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	51%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	17%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	0.4%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,938	$33,817	—

Older residents in towns around Oneida

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jacksboro, TN	22 mi	419	37
La Follette, TN	24 mi	1,447	153
Williamsburg, KY	25 mi	705	186
Monticello, KY	29 mi	993	164
Coalfield, TN	34 mi	483	16
Oliver Springs, TN	34 mi	793	24

Nursing homes near Oneida

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oneida Nursing And Rehab Center	Oneida, TN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	56	(423) 569-8382
Huntsville Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center	Huntsville, TN	7.5 mi	2 of 5	96	(423) 663-3600
Signature Healthcare Of Mccreary County Rehab And	Pine Knot, KY	10 mi	2 of 5	60	(606) 354-3155
Beech Tree Health And Rehabilitation	Jellico, TN	22 mi	1 of 5	110	(423) 784-6626
Cumberland Village Care	Lafollette, TN	23 mi	4 of 5	182	(423) 562-0760
Williamsburg Health & Rehabilitation Center	Williamsburg, KY	24 mi	3 of 5	125	(606) 549-4321

Hospices serving Oneida

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Quality Hospice	Jamestown, TN	24 mi	(931) 879-9330
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company	Knoxville, TN	46 mi	(865) 689-7123
Suncrest Hospice	Knoxville, TN	48 mi	(865) 925-5500
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	48 mi	(865) 374-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Oneida. 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 Oneida

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 37% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Oneida 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 Oneida: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oneida?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oneida Nursing And Rehab Center in Oneida (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Huntsville Post-Acute And Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare Of Mccreary County Rehab And in Pine Knot (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oneida?

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 37% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Oneida 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 Oneida, TN