Dementia Care in Pelham, AL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pelham, AL: the local picture

516

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

4,533

residents 65 or older (18% of Pelham)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Shelby County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pelham has about 516 residents aged 85 or older among 4,533 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Shelby County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Pelham 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.

Pelham compared with Shelby County and Alabama

Census figure	Pelham	Shelby County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	8.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	8.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,111	$69,559	—

Older residents in towns around Pelham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Indian Springs Village, AL	2.7 mi	723	176
Hoover, AL	5.3 mi	15,408	2,011
Meadowbrook, AL	5.5 mi	1,162	10
Chelsea, AL	6.2 mi	2,538	153
Eagle Point, AL	6.6 mi	568	117
Highland Lakes, AL	7.6 mi	1,162	88

Nursing homes near Pelham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Riverchase	Birmingham, AL	4.6 mi	3 of 5	132	(205) 987-0901
Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility	Birmingham, AL	5.4 mi	2 of 5	30	(205) 985-7537
Shelby Ridge Nursing Home	Alabaster, AL	6.1 mi	3 of 5	131	(205) 620-8500
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek	Alabaster, AL	6.8 mi	3 of 5	198	(205) 663-3859
South Haven Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Birmingham, AL	6.9 mi	3 of 5	101	(205) 822-1580
Aspire Physical Recovery Center At Hoover, LLC	Hoover, AL	7.2 mi	1 of 5	118	(205) 721-6200

Hospices serving Pelham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aveanna Hospice Of Pelham	Pelham, AL	2.5 mi	(205) 663-6887
Enhabit Hospice Birmingham	Hoover, AL	5.3 mi	(205) 824-8681
Acg Hospice-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	8.6 mi	(205) 349-3065
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care-Birmingham	Birmingham, AL	8.6 mi	(205) 437-8655

Straight-line miles from the center of Pelham. 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 Pelham

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,176 monthly median income of Pelham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 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 Pelham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pelham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Diversicare Of Riverchase in Birmingham (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility in Birmingham (5.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Shelby Ridge Nursing Home in Alabaster (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pelham?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,176 monthly median income of Pelham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Pelham, AL