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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Selma, AL: the local picture

236

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

3,193

residents 65 or older (19% of Selma)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Dallas County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Selma has about 236 residents aged 85 or older among 3,193 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Dallas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Selma 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.

Selma compared with Dallas County and Alabama

Census figure	Selma	Dallas County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	46%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	41%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	20%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	2.0%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,527	$30,948	—

Older residents in towns around Selma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Valley Grande, AL	4.8 mi	841	42
Marion, AL	22 mi	590	69
Prattville, AL	34 mi	5,983	573
Pine Level, AL	36 mi	712	65
Brent, AL	37 mi	497	39
Centreville, AL	38 mi	664	58

Nursing homes near Selma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bellway Health And Rehabilitation Center	Selma, AL	0.9 mi	2 of 5	172	(334) 874-7425
Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Selma, AL	2.2 mi	2 of 5	68	(334) 875-1868
Park Place	Selma, AL	2.5 mi	3 of 5	103	(334) 872-3471
Southland Nursing Home	Marion, AL	21 mi	5 of 5	91	(334) 683-6141
Diversicare Of Marion	Marion, AL	22 mi	5 of 5	71	(334) 683-9696

Hospices serving Selma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health Of Selma	Selma, AL	0.7 mi	(334) 418-0566
Enhabit Hospice Prattville	Montgomery, AL	45 mi	(334) 289-1007
Baptist Hospice	Montgomery, AL	47 mi	(334) 395-5000
Aveanna Hospice Of Demopolis	Demopolis, AL	47 mi	(334) 289-2106

Straight-line miles from the center of Selma. 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 Selma

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 49% of the $2,377 monthly median income of Selma 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 Selma: common questions

What nursing homes are near Selma?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bellway Health And Rehabilitation Center in Selma (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Selma (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Park Place in Selma (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Selma?

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 49% of the $2,377 monthly median income of Selma 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 Selma, AL