Dementia Care in Paoli, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Paoli, IN: the local picture

153

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

978

residents 65 or older (31% of Paoli)

45%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Paoli has about 153 residents aged 85 or older among 978 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Paoli 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.

Paoli compared with Orange County and Indiana

Census figure	Paoli	Orange County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	31%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	42%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	2.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,947	$43,633	—

Older residents in towns around Paoli

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mitchell, IN	12 mi	554	154
Salem, IN	20 mi	1,388	259
Bedford, IN	21 mi	3,042	575
Loogootee, IN	25 mi	601	85
Jasper, IN	28 mi	3,119	448
Corydon, IN	30 mi	867	168

Nursing homes near Paoli

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Paoli Health And Living Community	Paoli, IN	0.8 mi	1 of 5	109	(812) 723-2595
Springs Valley Meadows	French Lick, IN	5.8 mi	5 of 5	74	(812) 936-9991
Mitchell Manor	Mitchell, IN	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(812) 849-2221
Todd-Dickey Nursing And Rehabilitation	Leavenworth, IN	18 mi	5 of 5	62	(812) 739-2292
White River Lodge	Bedford, IN	19 mi	4 of 5	74	(812) 275-7006
Salem Crossing	Salem, IN	20 mi	5 of 5	92	(812) 883-1877

Hospices serving Paoli

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hoosier Uplands Hospice	Mitchell, IN	13 mi	(812) 849-4447
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southwest Indiana LLC	Jasper, IN	28 mi	(812) 482-2012
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	39 mi	(812) 945-4596
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	40 mi	(812) 334-8343

Straight-line miles from the center of Paoli. 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 Paoli

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 40% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Paoli 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 Paoli: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paoli?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Paoli Health And Living Community in Paoli (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Springs Valley Meadows in French Lick (5.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mitchell Manor in Mitchell (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Paoli?

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 40% of the $3,662 monthly median income of Paoli 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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Paoli, IN