Dementia Care in Ridgeland, MS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ridgeland, MS: the local picture

576

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

3,588

residents 65 or older (15% of Ridgeland)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ridgeland has about 576 residents aged 85 or older among 3,588 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Ridgeland 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.

Ridgeland compared with Madison County and Mississippi

Census figure	Ridgeland	Madison County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	30%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	11%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.9%	6.9%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,278	$62,014	—

Older residents in towns around Ridgeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madison, MS	3.9 mi	4,528	525
Flowood, MS	8.0 mi	1,563	184
Gluckstadt, MS	8.0 mi	198	13
Jackson, MS	8.0 mi	22,008	2,064
Pearl, MS	11 mi	3,988	510
Clinton, MS	12 mi	3,950	714

Nursing homes near Ridgeland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Home	Ridgeland, MS	0.7 mi	2 of 5	120	(601) 853-0415
The Madison Health And Rehab	Madison, MS	3.8 mi	2 of 5	60	(601) 355-0763
Pine Forest Health And Rehabilitation	Jackson, MS	4.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(601) 366-6461
Manhattan Community Care Center	Jackson, MS	4.8 mi	1 of 5	180	(601) 982-7421
The Nichols Center	Madison, MS	5.6 mi	3 of 5	60	(601) 853-4343
Alyce G Clarke Center For Medically Fragile Childr	Jackson, MS	5.8 mi	not rated	—	(601) 815-8172

Hospices serving Ridgeland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Ridgeland, MS	2.5 mi	(601) 317-4947
Arden Of Central Mississippi, LLC	Ridgeland, MS	2.5 mi	(601) 898-1053
Pax Hospice	Ridgeland, MS	2.5 mi	(601) 991-3840
Homecare Hospice, LLC Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South	Jackson, MS	3.9 mi	(601) 625-7840

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridgeland. 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 Ridgeland

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $5,107 monthly median income of Ridgeland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Ridgeland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ridgeland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highland Home in Ridgeland (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Madison Health And Rehab in Madison (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pine Forest Health And Rehabilitation in Jackson (4.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ridgeland?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $5,107 monthly median income of Ridgeland households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Ridgeland, MS