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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rushville, IN: the local picture

169

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1,148

residents 65 or older (19% of Rushville)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Rush County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rushville has about 169 residents aged 85 or older among 1,148 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Rush County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Rushville 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.

Rushville compared with Rush County and Indiana

Census figure	Rushville	Rush County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	3.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,474	$51,415	—

Older residents in towns around Rushville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Connersville, IN	16 mi	2,574	207
Shelbyville, IN	18 mi	3,369	447
Greensburg, IN	19 mi	2,386	443
Greenfield, IN	21 mi	4,897	605
New Castle, IN	21 mi	2,942	269
New Palestine, IN	25 mi	448	39

Nursing homes near Rushville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Rushville, IN	0.5 mi	2 of 5	98	(765) 932-4127
Flatrock River Lodge	Rushville, IN	0.6 mi	3 of 5	63	(765) 932-2974
Morristown Manor	Morristown, IN	14 mi	4 of 5	119	(765) 763-6012
Waldron Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Waldron, IN	16 mi	3 of 5	71	(765) 525-4371
Caroleton Healthcare Center	Connersville, IN	17 mi	5 of 5	50	(765) 825-7514
Hickory Creek At Connersville	Connersville, IN	17 mi	5 of 5	36	(765) 825-9771

Hospices serving Rushville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reid Health	Richmond, IN	33 mi	(765) 983-3344
Kindred Hospice	Greenwood, IN	37 mi	(317) 788-0300
Our Hospice Of South Central Indiana Inc	Columbus, IN	39 mi	(812) 314-8000
Heartland Hospice (Indianapolis)	Indianapolis, IN	41 mi	(317) 251-3012

Straight-line miles from the center of Rushville. 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 Rushville

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 51% of the $2,873 monthly median income of Rushville 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 Rushville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rushville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waters Of Rushville Skilled Nursing Facility, The in Rushville (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Flatrock River Lodge in Rushville (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Morristown Manor in Morristown (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rushville?

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 51% of the $2,873 monthly median income of Rushville 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 Rushville, IN