Dementia Care in Scottsburg, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Scottsburg, IN: the local picture

163

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,355

residents 65 or older (18% of Scottsburg)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Scott County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Scottsburg has about 163 residents aged 85 or older among 1,355 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (44% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

59% of older Scottsburg 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.

Scottsburg compared with Scott County and Indiana

Census figure	Scottsburg	Scott County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	44%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	17%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	2.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,969	$33,785	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Austin, IN	4.1 mi	724	72
Hanover, IN	17 mi	416	45
Salem, IN	18 mi	1,388	259
Charlestown, IN	19 mi	921	59
Seymour, IN	19 mi	2,917	542
Brownstown, IN	20 mi	875	76

Nursing homes near Scottsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hickory Creek At Scottsburg	Scottsburg, IN	1.0 mi	5 of 5	36	(812) 752-5065
Waters Of Scottsburg, The	Scottsburg, IN	1.2 mi	1 of 5	99	(812) 752-5663
Lake Pointe Village	Scottsburg, IN	1.7 mi	5 of 5	68	(812) 752-3499
Hampton Oaks Health Campus	Scottsburg, IN	1.8 mi	5 of 5	71	(812) 752-2694
Aperion Care Hanover	Hanover, IN	16 mi	1 of 5	125	(812) 866-2625
Thornton Terrace Health Campus	Hanover, IN	17 mi	5 of 5	55	(812) 866-8396

Hospices serving Scottsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carefirst Hospice LLC	Sellersburg, IN	19 mi	(812) 748-7433
Schneck Medical Center Hospice	Seymour, IN	20 mi	(812) 522-0508
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lawrenceburg	New Albany, IN	26 mi	(930) 888-2110
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	26 mi	(812) 945-4596

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsburg. 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 Scottsburg

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 73% of the $1,997 monthly median income of Scottsburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 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 Scottsburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scottsburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hickory Creek At Scottsburg in Scottsburg (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Waters Of Scottsburg, The in Scottsburg (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lake Pointe Village in Scottsburg (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Scottsburg?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 73% of the $1,997 monthly median income of Scottsburg households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Scottsburg, IN