Dementia Care in Scottsville, KY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Scottsville, KY: the local picture

86

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

930

residents 65 or older (21% of Scottsville)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Scottsville has about 86 residents aged 85 or older among 930 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Allen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Scottsville 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.

Scottsville compared with Allen County and Kentucky

Census figure	Scottsville	Allen County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	37%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.0%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	5.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,435	$41,580	—

Older residents in towns around Scottsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westmoreland, TN	13 mi	463	82
Lafayette, TN	18 mi	704	39
Franklin, KY	19 mi	1,687	174
Bowling Green, KY	20 mi	8,630	1,260
Portland, TN	21 mi	1,640	149
Glasgow, KY	24 mi	3,096	392

Nursing homes near Scottsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cal Turner Rehab And Specialty Care	Scottsville, KY	0.9 mi	5 of 5	110	(270) 622-2800
Westmoreland Care & Rehab Ctr	Westmoreland, TN	13 mi	3 of 5	100	(615) 644-5111
Greenwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Bowling Green, KY	17 mi	2 of 5	128	(270) 782-1125
Hopkins Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Woodburn, KY	19 mi	5 of 5	50	(270) 529-2853
Knollwood Manor	Lafayette, TN	19 mi	1 of 5	49	(615) 666-3170
Magnolia Village Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Bowling Green, KY	19 mi	5 of 5	60	(270) 843-0587

Hospices serving Scottsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Southern Kentucky	Bowling Green, KY	19 mi	(270) 746-9300
T J Samson Community Hospital Home Care Hospice	Glasgow, KY	24 mi	(270) 651-4430
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	106 mi	(502) 456-6200
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	110 mi	(812) 945-4596

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottsville. 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 Scottsville

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,620 monthly median income of Scottsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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 Scottsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Scottsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cal Turner Rehab And Specialty Care in Scottsville (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westmoreland Care & Rehab Ctr in Westmoreland (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greenwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Bowling Green (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Scottsville?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,620 monthly median income of Scottsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 Scottsville, KY