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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Parsons, TN: the local picture

73

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

639

residents 65 or older (24% of Parsons)

31%

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

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parsons has about 73 residents aged 85 or older among 639 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Decatur County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Parsons 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.

Parsons compared with Decatur County and Tennessee

Census figure	Parsons	Decatur County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	23%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	3.5%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,212	$33,194	—

Older residents in towns around Parsons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lexington, TN	14 mi	1,390	243
Clifton, TN	20 mi	321	21
Camden, TN	29 mi	775	90
Huntingdon, TN	30 mi	777	150
Savannah, TN	30 mi	1,398	172
Hohenwald, TN	33 mi	822	72

Nursing homes near Parsons

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Decatur County Healthcare	Parsons, TN	0.8 mi	5 of 5	125	(731) 847-6371
Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Decaturville, TN	4.8 mi	4 of 5	90	(731) 852-3591
Lexington Post Acute	Lexington, TN	14 mi	1 of 5	118	(731) 968-2004
Briarwood Community Living Center	Lexington, TN	15 mi	2 of 5	55	(731) 968-6629
Perry County Nursing Home	Linden, TN	16 mi	3 of 5	114	(931) 589-2134

Hospices serving Parsons

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, LLC	Linden, TN	16 mi	(931) 589-2010
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	40 mi	(731) 392-1340
Hospice Of West Tennessee	Jackson, TN	40 mi	(731) 664-4220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	40 mi	(731) 410-2250

Straight-line miles from the center of Parsons. 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 Parsons

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 93% of the $1,434 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parsons?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Decatur County Healthcare in Parsons (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westwood Nursing And Rehabilitation in Decaturville (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lexington Post Acute in Lexington (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parsons?

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 93% of the $1,434 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons

More senior care near Parsons

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Parsons

More for Parsons families

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 Parsons, TN