Dementia Care in Smyrna, TN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Smyrna, TN: the local picture

498

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

6,202

residents 65 or older (11% of Smyrna)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Smyrna has about 498 residents aged 85 or older among 6,202 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Rutherford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Smyrna 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.

Smyrna compared with Rutherford County and Tennessee

Census figure	Smyrna	Rutherford County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.0%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	11%	11%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	24%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	16%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,805	$65,554	—

Older residents in towns around Smyrna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
La Vergne, TN	4.1 mi	3,163	270
Nolensville, TN	8.1 mi	1,192	30
Murfreesboro, TN	10.0 mi	17,180	1,967
Brentwood, TN	14 mi	7,425	716
Mount Juliet, TN	16 mi	5,547	355
Oak Hill, TN	16 mi	1,140	75

Nursing homes near Smyrna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Smyrna Care Center	Smyrna, TN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	125	(615) 355-0350
The Waters Of Smyrna, LLC	Smyrna, TN	1.3 mi	1 of 5	91	(615) 459-5600
Life Care Center Of Hickory Woods	Antioch, TN	5.3 mi	5 of 5	124	(615) 501-3500
Antioch TN Opco, LLC	Antioch, TN	8.7 mi	2 of 5	110	(615) 731-7130
Tennessee Veterans Home	Murfreesboro, TN	9.4 mi	1 of 5	140	(615) 895-8850
Stones River Manor, Inc	Murfreesboro, TN	9.8 mi	5 of 5	30	(615) 893-5617

Hospices serving Smyrna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Murfreesboro, TN	9.2 mi	(615) 316-2243
Caris Healthcare	Murfreesboro, TN	9.2 mi	(615) 217-8720
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Nashville.	Franklin, TN	14 mi	(615) 771-8979
Heart And Soul Hospice LLC	Nashville, TN	15 mi	(615) 835-3822

Straight-line miles from the center of Smyrna. 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 Smyrna

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,650 monthly median income of Smyrna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 TennCare CHOICES: how to get paid to care for a family member in Tennessee.

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 Smyrna: common questions

What nursing homes are near Smyrna?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Smyrna Care Center in Smyrna (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Waters Of Smyrna, LLC in Smyrna (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Hickory Woods in Antioch (5.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Smyrna?

At the Tennessee median aide wage of $15.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,339 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,650 monthly median income of Smyrna households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Tennessee 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 Smyrna, TN