Dementia Care in Saks, AL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Saks, AL: the local picture

170

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

2,035

residents 65 or older (19% of Saks)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (45% in Calhoun County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Saks has about 170 residents aged 85 or older among 2,035 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (45% in Calhoun County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Saks 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.

Saks compared with Calhoun County and Alabama

Census figure	Saks	Calhoun County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	45%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.8%	3.9%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,000	$48,063	—

Older residents in towns around Saks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Alexandria, AL	3.6 mi	650	34
Anniston, AL	3.6 mi	4,769	562
Weaver, AL	4.2 mi	462	114
West End-Cobb Town, AL	4.3 mi	542	40
Oxford, AL	8.0 mi	3,678	213
Jacksonville, AL	8.9 mi	1,723	173

Nursing homes near Saks

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Anniston Health And Rehab Services	Anniston, AL	4.3 mi	4 of 5	85	(256) 236-4949
Nhc Healthcare, Anniston	Anniston, AL	6.2 mi	2 of 5	151	(256) 831-5730
Diversicare Of Oxford	Oxford, AL	7.2 mi	1 of 5	173	(256) 831-0481
Jacksonville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Jacksonville, AL	8.6 mi	3 of 5	167	(256) 435-7704
Cleburne County Nursing Home	Heflin, AL	16 mi	5 of 5	82	(256) 463-2121
Coosa Valley Health And Rehab	Glencoe, AL	17 mi	3 of 5	124	(256) 492-5350

Hospices serving Saks

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alabama Hospice Care Of East Alabama	Anniston, AL	4.1 mi	(256) 831-2031
Southerncare New Beacon - Anniston	Anniston, AL	8.3 mi	(205) 236-5334
Compassus-Gadsden	Southside, AL	16 mi	(256) 782-3560
Prohealth Hospice-Gadsden	Gadsden, AL	24 mi	(256) 494-8170

Straight-line miles from the center of Saks. 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 Saks

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,750 monthly median income of Saks households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Saks: common questions

What nursing homes are near Saks?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Anniston Health And Rehab Services in Anniston (4.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Anniston in Anniston (6.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Oxford in Oxford (7.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Saks?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,750 monthly median income of Saks households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Saks, AL