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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Saraland, AL: the local picture

291

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

3,562

residents 65 or older (22% of Saraland)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Saraland has about 291 residents aged 85 or older among 3,562 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Mobile County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Saraland 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.

Saraland compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Saraland	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	22%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.2%	4.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,604	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Saraland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Satsuma, AL	2.8 mi	1,576	129
Prichard, AL	5.8 mi	3,193	285
Chickasaw, AL	6.0 mi	852	77
Semmes, AL	9.1 mi	1,370	169
Mobile, AL	13 mi	35,487	3,916
Spanish Fort, AL	17 mi	2,179	227

Nursing homes near Saraland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Haven Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Eight Mile, AL	6.4 mi	2 of 5	172	(251) 452-0996
Twin Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Mobile, AL	9.8 mi	4 of 5	131	(251) 476-3420
Palm Gardens Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Mobile, AL	11 mi	5 of 5	100	(251) 450-2800
Ashland Place Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Mobile, AL	11 mi	3 of 5	164	(251) 471-5431
Camellia Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mobile, AL	11 mi	3 of 5	170	(251) 479-0551
Kensington Health And Rehabilitation	Mobile, AL	12 mi	5 of 5	120	(251) 433-5471

Hospices serving Saraland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Mobile, AL	1.8 mi	(251) 246-2727
St Joseph Hospice Of South Alabama LLC	Mobile, AL	11 mi	(251) 675-7555
Amedisys Hospice Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	12 mi	(251) 343-0989
Gentiva Mobile	Mobile, AL	13 mi	(251) 478-9900

Straight-line miles from the center of Saraland. 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 Saraland

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 38% of the $3,050 monthly median income of Saraland 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 Saraland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Saraland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Haven Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Eight Mile (6.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Twin Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Mobile (9.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Palm Gardens Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Mobile (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Saraland?

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 38% of the $3,050 monthly median income of Saraland 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 Saraland, AL