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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Semmes, AL: the local picture

169

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1,370

residents 65 or older (24% of Semmes)

45%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Semmes has about 169 residents aged 85 or older among 1,370 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Mobile County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Semmes 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.

Semmes compared with Mobile County and Alabama

Census figure	Semmes	Mobile County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.0%	4.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,896	$46,875	—

Older residents in towns around Semmes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Prichard, AL	7.1 mi	3,193	285
Saraland, AL	9.1 mi	3,562	291
Chickasaw, AL	10 mi	852	77
Satsuma, AL	12 mi	1,576	129
Mobile, AL	12 mi	35,487	3,916
Tillmans Corner, AL	15 mi	2,704	269

Nursing homes near Semmes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine Haven Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Eight Mile, AL	7.5 mi	2 of 5	172	(251) 452-0996
Gulf Coast Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Mobile, AL	9.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(251) 634-8002
Springhill Senior Residence	Mobile, AL	10 mi	4 of 5	151	(251) 343-0909
Crowne Health Care Of Springhill	Mobile, AL	10 mi	5 of 5	46	(251) 304-3013
Mobile Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Mobile, AL	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(251) 639-1588
Palm Gardens Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Mobile, AL	11 mi	5 of 5	100	(251) 450-2800

Hospices serving Semmes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alabama Hospice Care Of Mobile	Mobile, AL	8.4 mi	(251) 345-1023
Vitalcaring Group	Mobile, AL	9.5 mi	(251) 246-2727
Springhill Home Health And Hospice	Mobile, AL	11 mi	(251) 725-1268
Saad Hospice Services	Mobile, AL	11 mi	(251) 343-9600

Straight-line miles from the center of Semmes. 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 Semmes

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 35% of the $3,325 monthly median income of Semmes 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 Semmes: common questions

What nursing homes are near Semmes?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine Haven Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Eight Mile (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Gulf Coast Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Mobile (9.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Springhill Senior Residence in Mobile (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Semmes?

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 35% of the $3,325 monthly median income of Semmes 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 Semmes, AL