Dementia Care in Paducah, KY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Paducah, KY: the local picture

467

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

4,744

residents 65 or older (18% of Paducah)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in McCracken County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Paducah has about 467 residents aged 85 or older among 4,744 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in McCracken County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Paducah 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.

Paducah compared with McCracken County and Kentucky

Census figure	Paducah	McCracken County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	3.1%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,447	$46,834	—

Older residents in towns around Paducah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hendron, KY	2.6 mi	1,456	140
Massac, KY	3.5 mi	658	34
Farley, KY	4.5 mi	927	65
Metropolis, IL	5.9 mi	1,415	244
Reidland, KY	7.8 mi	966	133
Calvert City, KY	14 mi	474	114

Nursing homes near Paducah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	0.7 mi	4 of 5	228	(270) 443-6543
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Paducah, KY	0.9 mi	2 of 5	103	(270) 442-6168
Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation	Paducah, KY	1.2 mi	2 of 5	90	(270) 444-9661
Providence Pointe Healthcare	Paducah, KY	4.8 mi	4 of 5	108	(270) 442-6884
Southgate Health Care Center	Metropolis, IL	6.9 mi	1 of 5	140	(618) 524-2683
Metropolis Rehab & Hcc	Metropolis, IL	8.1 mi	1 of 5	101	(618) 524-2634

Hospices serving Paducah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah	Paducah, KY	3.7 mi	(270) 415-3600
Mercy Health Hospice Metropolis	Metropolis, IL	8.5 mi	(270) 415-3636
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	511 mi	(330) 399-1992

Straight-line miles from the center of Paducah. 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 Paducah

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,121 monthly median income of Paducah households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Paducah: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paducah?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paducah (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Paducah (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Stonecreek Health And Rehabilitation in Paducah (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Paducah?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 49% of the $3,121 monthly median income of Paducah households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Paducah, KY