Dementia Care in Rockville, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rockville, IN: the local picture

99

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

693

residents 65 or older (27% of Rockville)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Parke County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rockville has about 99 residents aged 85 or older among 693 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Parke County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Rockville 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.

Rockville compared with Parke County and Indiana

Census figure	Rockville	Parke County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	27%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	12%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	6.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,490	$46,497	—

Older residents in towns around Rockville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clinton, IN	12 mi	1,083	112
North Terre Haute, IN	17 mi	1,109	99
Brazil, IN	18 mi	1,450	302
Greencastle, IN	22 mi	1,464	288
Terre Haute, IN	22 mi	9,208	1,068
Crawfordsville, IN	26 mi	3,255	428

Nursing homes near Rockville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clinton Gardens	Clinton, IN	12 mi	4 of 5	100	(765) 832-2491
Vermillion Convalescent Center	Clinton, IN	12 mi	1 of 5	100	(765) 832-3573
Cloverleaf Of Knightsville	Knightsville, IN	18 mi	4 of 5	102	(812) 446-2309
Hutsonwood At Brazil	Brazil, IN	18 mi	1 of 5	86	(812) 446-2636
Majestic Care Of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	20 mi	2 of 5	104	(812) 466-5217
Signature Healthcare Of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	20 mi	1 of 5	176	(812) 238-1555

Hospices serving Rockville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc	Terre Haute, IN	21 mi	(812) 234-2515
Gentiva I	Terre Haute, IN	27 mi	(812) 478-3250
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	27 mi	(812) 232-9220
Intrepid USA Hospice	Avon, IN	44 mi	(317) 337-0203

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockville. 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 Rockville

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,291 monthly median income of Rockville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Rockville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rockville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clinton Gardens in Clinton (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Vermillion Convalescent Center in Clinton (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cloverleaf Of Knightsville in Knightsville (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rockville?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $3,291 monthly median income of Rockville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Rockville, IN