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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Savannah, TN: the local picture

172

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

1,398

residents 65 or older (19% of Savannah)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Hardin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Savannah has about 172 residents aged 85 or older among 1,398 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Hardin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Savannah 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.

Savannah compared with Hardin County and Tennessee

Census figure	Savannah	Hardin County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	40%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	18%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	2.5%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,310	$39,379	—

Older residents in towns around Savannah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clifton, TN	17 mi	321	21
Selmer, TN	21 mi	880	56
Corinth, MS	25 mi	2,834	284
Henderson, TN	28 mi	925	86
Iuka, MS	29 mi	798	165
Lexington, TN	30 mi	1,390	243

Nursing homes near Savannah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hardin County NH	Savannah, TN	0.5 mi	2 of 5	73	(731) 925-4954
Park Rest Hardin County Health Center	Savannah, TN	0.8 mi	4 of 5	62	(731) 925-1181
Hardin Home	Savannah, TN	0.9 mi	4 of 5	39	(731) 925-4004
Savannah Nursing And Rehabilitation	Savannah, TN	1.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(731) 926-4200
Adamsville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Adamsville, TN	8.4 mi	4 of 5	125	(731) 632-3301
Harbert Hills Academy N H	Savannah, TN	9.7 mi	5 of 5	49	(731) 925-5495

Hospices serving Savannah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Of The South	Selmer, TN	21 mi	(731) 646-1213
Volunteer Hospice	Waynesboro, TN	29 mi	(931) 722-9601
Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed )	Corinth, MS	31 mi	(662) 286-5333
Magnolia Regional Health Center Hh And Hospice Agency	Corinth, MS	31 mi	(662) 293-1405

Straight-line miles from the center of Savannah. 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 Savannah

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 44% of the $3,026 monthly median income of Savannah 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 Savannah: common questions

What nursing homes are near Savannah?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hardin County NH in Savannah (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Park Rest Hardin County Health Center in Savannah (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hardin Home in Savannah (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Savannah?

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 44% of the $3,026 monthly median income of Savannah 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.

More near Savannah

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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 Savannah, TN