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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Paris, KY: the local picture

191

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,741

residents 65 or older (17% of Paris)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bourbon County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Paris has about 191 residents aged 85 or older among 1,741 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Bourbon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Paris 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.

Paris compared with Bourbon County and Kentucky

Census figure	Paris	Bourbon County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	20%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	6.3%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,246	$46,643	—

Older residents in towns around Paris

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cynthiana, KY	13 mi	1,204	147
Winchester, KY	14 mi	3,498	304
Georgetown, KY	15 mi	4,268	452
Lexington, KY	15 mi	47,626	4,848
Mount Sterling, KY	20 mi	1,107	134
Nicholasville, KY	27 mi	4,549	332

Nursing homes near Paris

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bourbon Heights Nursing Home	Paris, KY	0.2 mi	1 of 5	99	(859) 987-5750
Cedar Ridge Health Campus	Cynthiana, KY	12 mi	5 of 5	53	(859) 234-2702
Edgemont Healthcare	Cynthiana, KY	13 mi	1 of 5	68	(859) 234-4595
Fountain Circle Care & Rehabilitation Center	Winchester, KY	13 mi	1 of 5	179	(859) 744-1800
Harrison Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Cynthiana, KY	13 mi	1 of 5	54	(859) 234-2050
Dover Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Georgetown, KY	14 mi	1 of 5	85	(502) 863-9529

Hospices serving Paris

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice East	Winchester, KY	15 mi	(859) 744-9866
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	18 mi	(859) 276-5344
Hospice Of Hope Inc	Maysville, KY	39 mi	(606) 759-4050
St Claire Hospice/Palliative Care	Morehead, KY	45 mi	(606) 783-6808

Straight-line miles from the center of Paris. 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 Paris

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 53% of the $2,854 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris: common questions

What nursing homes are near Paris?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bourbon Heights Nursing Home in Paris (0.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Edgemont Healthcare in Cynthiana (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Paris?

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 53% of the $2,854 monthly median income of Paris 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 Paris, KY