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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Russellville, KY: the local picture

248

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

1,635

residents 65 or older (22% of Russellville)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Logan County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Russellville has about 248 residents aged 85 or older among 1,635 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Logan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Russellville 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.

Russellville compared with Logan County and Kentucky

Census figure	Russellville	Logan County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	41%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	3.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,029	$40,113	—

Older residents in towns around Russellville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Franklin, KY	21 mi	1,687	174
Springfield, TN	24 mi	2,251	239
Portland, TN	26 mi	1,640	149
Bowling Green, KY	27 mi	8,630	1,260
White House, TN	29 mi	1,876	190
Greenbrier, TN	29 mi	692	43

Nursing homes near Russellville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Creekwood Nursing & Rehabilitation	Russellville, KY	1.6 mi	4 of 5	104	(270) 726-9049
Auburn Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Auburn, KY	10 mi	1 of 5	66	(270) 542-4111
Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Elkton, KY	14 mi	1 of 5	60	(270) 265-5321
Hopkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Woodburn, KY	20 mi	5 of 5	50	(270) 529-2853
Franklin-Simpson Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Franklin, KY	20 mi	3 of 5	98	(270) 586-7141
The Waters Of Springfield LLC	Springfield, TN	23 mi	1 of 5	66	(615) 384-7977

Hospices serving Russellville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky	Bowling Green, KY	26 mi	(270) 746-9300
Pennyroyal Hospice	Hopkinsville, KY	33 mi	(270) 885-6428
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	116 mi	(502) 456-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Russellville. 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 Russellville

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 48% of the $3,169 monthly median income of Russellville 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 Russellville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Russellville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Creekwood Nursing & Rehabilitation in Russellville (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Auburn Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Auburn (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Elkton (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Russellville?

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 48% of the $3,169 monthly median income of Russellville 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 Russellville, KY