Dementia Care in Senatobia, MS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Senatobia, MS: the local picture

122

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,295

residents 65 or older (15% of Senatobia)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Tate County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Senatobia has about 122 residents aged 85 or older among 1,295 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Tate County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Senatobia 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.

Senatobia compared with Tate County and Mississippi

Census figure	Senatobia	Tate County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	36%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	8.3%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.0%	2.9%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,793	$51,545	—

Older residents in towns around Senatobia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hernando, MS	17 mi	3,087	217
Bridgetown, MS	20 mi	267	8
Batesville, MS	20 mi	1,114	278
Southaven, MS	24 mi	7,431	568
Horn Lake, MS	24 mi	2,935	128
Olive Branch, MS	25 mi	6,291	626

Nursing homes near Senatobia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Senatobia Healthcare & Rehab	Senatobia, MS	1.8 mi	1 of 5	106	(662) 562-5664
Sardis Community NH	Sardis, MS	13 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 487-2720
Diversicare Of Batesville	Batesville, MS	21 mi	2 of 5	130	(662) 563-5636
Tunica County Health & Rehab, LLC	Tunica, MS	23 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 363-3164
Landmark Of Desoto	Horn Lake, MS	24 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 280-1219
Great Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Byhalia, MS	24 mi	2 of 5	60	(662) 838-3670

Hospices serving Senatobia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville	Batesville, MS	21 mi	(662) 578-8177
Vitalcaring Group	Batesville, MS	21 mi	(662) 563-5708
Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi	Batesville, MS	21 mi	(662) 267-3448
Compassus-Memphis	Southaven, MS	24 mi	(662) 393-4033

Straight-line miles from the center of Senatobia. 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 Senatobia

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $3,899 monthly median income of Senatobia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Senatobia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Senatobia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Senatobia Healthcare & Rehab in Senatobia (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sardis Community NH in Sardis (13 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Batesville in Batesville (21 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Senatobia?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $3,899 monthly median income of Senatobia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Senatobia, MS