Dementia Care in Rockwood, TN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rockwood, TN: the local picture

105

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,147

residents 65 or older (21% of Rockwood)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Roane County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rockwood has about 105 residents aged 85 or older among 1,147 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Roane County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Rockwood 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.

Rockwood compared with Roane County and Tennessee

Census figure	Rockwood	Roane County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	2.1%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,779	$48,239	—

Older residents in towns around Rockwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harriman, TN	7.5 mi	1,060	102
Kingston, TN	9.5 mi	1,492	216
Fairfield Glade, TN	14 mi	6,499	855
Coalfield, TN	17 mi	483	16
Loudon, TN	20 mi	1,354	230
Crossville, TN	21 mi	2,425	235

Nursing homes near Rockwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare Of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness	Rockwood, TN	0.6 mi	5 of 5	157	(865) 354-3366
Renaissance Terrace	Harriman, TN	3.4 mi	2 of 5	130	(865) 354-3941
The Preserve At Fairfield Glade	Crossville, TN	15 mi	4 of 5	60	(931) 456-1576
Life Care Center Of Morgan County	Wartburg, TN	17 mi	2 of 5	124	(423) 346-6691
Spring City Care And Rehabilitation Center	Spring City, TN	17 mi	4 of 5	138	(423) 365-4355
Wyndridge Health And Rehab Ctr	Crossville, TN	20 mi	2 of 5	157	(931) 484-6129

Hospices serving Rockwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Cumberland County Inc	Crossville, TN	22 mi	(931) 484-4748
Caris Healthcare	Knoxville, TN	32 mi	(865) 694-4988
Covenant Hospice	Knoxville, TN	37 mi	(865) 374-0600
Suncrest Hospice	Knoxville, TN	37 mi	(865) 925-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockwood. 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 Rockwood

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,565 monthly median income of Rockwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Rockwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rockwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Signature Healthcare Of Rockwood Rehab & Wellness in Rockwood (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Renaissance Terrace in Harriman (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Preserve At Fairfield Glade in Crossville (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rockwood?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,565 monthly median income of Rockwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Rockwood, TN