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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Providence, KY: the local picture

24

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

404

residents 65 or older (14% of Providence)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Webster County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Providence has about 24 residents aged 85 or older among 404 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 (50% in Webster County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Providence 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.

Providence compared with Webster County and Kentucky

Census figure	Providence	Webster County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	50%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	20%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	6.2%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,356	$39,250	—

Older residents in towns around Providence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madisonville, KY	14 mi	3,770	363
Marion, KY	19 mi	718	18
Morganfield, KY	21 mi	839	85
Princeton, KY	22 mi	1,254	124
Eddyville, KY	28 mi	519	52
Henderson, KY	32 mi	5,226	425

Nursing homes near Providence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Madisonville, KY	14 mi	2 of 5	71	(270) 821-1813
Madisonville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Madisonville, KY	15 mi	2 of 5	94	(270) 821-5564
Brighton Cornerstone Group, LLC	Madisonville, KY	15 mi	1 of 5	40	(270) 821-1492
Ridgewood Terrace Health And Rehabilitation Center	Madisonville, KY	15 mi	4 of 5	110	(270) 825-0166
Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Cen	Hanson, KY	16 mi	5 of 5	156	(270) 322-9087
Tradewater Pointe	Dawson Springs, KY	16 mi	3 of 5	60	(270) 797-8131

Hospices serving Providence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus Western Kentucky	Madisonville, KY	15 mi	(502) 456-6200
St Anthony's Hospice Inc	Henderson, KY	31 mi	(270) 826-2326
Mercy Health - Hospice, Paducah	Paducah, KY	53 mi	(270) 415-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Providence. 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 Providence

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 37% of the $4,113 monthly median income of Providence 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 Providence: common questions

What nursing homes are near Providence?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Park Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Madisonville (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Madisonville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Madisonville (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brighton Cornerstone Group, LLC in Madisonville (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Providence?

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 37% of the $4,113 monthly median income of Providence 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 Providence, KY