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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Radcliff, KY: the local picture

216

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

3,169

residents 65 or older (14% of Radcliff)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Hardin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Radcliff has about 216 residents aged 85 or older among 3,169 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Hardin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Radcliff 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.

Radcliff compared with Hardin County and Kentucky

Census figure	Radcliff	Hardin County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	39%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.1%	6.8%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,886	$50,654	—

Older residents in towns around Radcliff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Vine Grove, KY	2.7 mi	908	35
Fort Knox, KY	5.2 mi	156	8
Elizabethtown, KY	8.6 mi	4,848	836
Shepherdsville, KY	17 mi	1,517	117
Brandenburg, KY	18 mi	496	29
Hodgenville, KY	21 mi	530	121

Nursing homes near Radcliff

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare At North Hardin Rehab & Welln	Radcliff, KY	0.3 mi	2 of 5	136	(270) 351-2999
Baptist Health Hardin	Elizabethtown, KY	2.9 mi	5 of 5	15	(270) 737-1212
Radcliff Veterans Center	Radcliff, KY	3.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(270) 352-6700
Signature Healthcare Of Elizabethtown	Elizabethtown, KY	6.1 mi	2 of 5	124	(270) 769-2363
Elizabethtown Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Elizabethtown, KY	8.1 mi	2 of 5	65	(270) 765-6106
Helmwood Healthcare	Elizabethtown, KY	8.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(270) 737-2738

Hospices serving Radcliff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	31 mi	(502) 456-6200
Hosparus Western Kentucky	Madisonville, KY	92 mi	(502) 456-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Radcliff. 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 Radcliff

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 31% of the $4,824 monthly median income of Radcliff 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 Radcliff: common questions

What nursing homes are near Radcliff?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Signature Healthcare At North Hardin Rehab & Welln in Radcliff (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Radcliff Veterans Center in Radcliff (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Radcliff?

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 31% of the $4,824 monthly median income of Radcliff 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 Radcliff, KY