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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shively, KY: the local picture

317

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

3,615

residents 65 or older (23% of Shively)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shively has about 317 residents aged 85 or older among 3,615 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 (33% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Shively 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.

Shively compared with Jefferson County and Kentucky

Census figure	Shively	Jefferson County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	13%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,858	$52,849	—

Older residents in towns around Shively

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Albany, IN	7.9 mi	6,729	1,003
Clarksville, IN	8.9 mi	3,568	626
Louisville, KY	9.3 mi	101,891	10,239
Indian Hills, KY	9.9 mi	809	170
Floyds Knobs, IN	10 mi	753	80
St. Matthews, KY	10 mi	3,245	616

Nursing homes near Shively

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Summerfield Rehab & Wellne	Louisville, KY	1.3 mi	2 of 5	165	(502) 448-8622
Parkwood Health & Rehabilitation	Louisville, KY	1.9 mi	1 of 5	118	(502) 368-5827
Signature Healthcare At Rockford Rehab & Wellness	Louisville, KY	1.9 mi	5 of 5	110	(502) 448-5850
Treyton Oak Towers	Louisville, KY	4.0 mi	1 of 5	60	(502) 589-3211
Signature Healthcare Of South Louisville	Louisville, KY	4.1 mi	4 of 5	100	(502) 367-0104
River Oaks Health & Rehabilitation	Louisville, KY	4.2 mi	1 of 5	122	(502) 583-6533

Hospices serving Shively

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hosparus, Inc	Louisville, KY	7.0 mi	(502) 456-6200
Hosparus Southern Indiana	New Albany, IN	7.6 mi	(812) 945-4596
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Lawrenceburg	New Albany, IN	7.6 mi	(930) 888-2110
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	76 mi	(812) 334-8343

Straight-line miles from the center of Shively. 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 Shively

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 52% of the $2,905 monthly median income of Shively 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 Shively: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shively?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Signature Healthcare At Summerfield Rehab & Wellne in Louisville (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Parkwood Health & Rehabilitation in Louisville (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare At Rockford Rehab & Wellness in Louisville (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shively?

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 52% of the $2,905 monthly median income of Shively 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 Shively, KY