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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Scottsboro, AL: the local picture

287

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

3,627

residents 65 or older (23% of Scottsboro)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Scottsboro has about 287 residents aged 85 or older among 3,627 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 (42% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Scottsboro 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.

Scottsboro compared with Jackson County and Alabama

Census figure	Scottsboro	Jackson County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	42%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	3.3%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,904	$43,363	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rainsville, AL	16 mi	1,430	57
Henagar, AL	18 mi	402	61
New Hope, AL	22 mi	291	42
Guntersville, AL	22 mi	1,892	163
Owens Cross Roads, AL	23 mi	339	71
Fort Payne, AL	24 mi	2,311	155

Nursing homes near Scottsboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highlands Health And Rehab	Scottsboro, AL	1.1 mi	5 of 5	50	(256) 218-3708
Cloverdale Rehabilitation And Wellness	Scottsboro, AL	1.4 mi	4 of 5	141	(256) 259-1505
Barfield Health Care	Guntersville, AL	20 mi	5 of 5	113	(256) 582-3112
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne	Fort Payne, AL	23 mi	4 of 5	123	(256) 845-5990
South Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Owens Cross Roads, AL	23 mi	3 of 5	81	(256) 725-3400
Crossville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Crossville, AL	24 mi	5 of 5	143	(256) 528-7844

Hospices serving Scottsboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartlite Hospice	Scottsboro, AL	9.1 mi	(256) 259-1754
Aveanna Hospice Of Scottsboro	Scottsboro, AL	9.1 mi	(256) 259-0906
Southerncare New Beacon Scottsboro	Scottsboro, AL	9.1 mi	(205) 574-4622
Hospice Of Alabama	Rainsville, AL	15 mi	(256) 638-3491

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsboro. 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 Scottsboro

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 32% of the $3,659 monthly median income of Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scottsboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highlands Health And Rehab in Scottsboro (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cloverdale Rehabilitation And Wellness in Scottsboro (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Barfield Health Care in Guntersville (20 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Scottsboro?

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 32% of the $3,659 monthly median income of Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro, AL