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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Somerset, KY: the local picture

612

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

2,488

residents 65 or older (20% of Somerset)

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Pulaski County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Somerset has about 612 residents aged 85 or older among 2,488 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.

60% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Pulaski County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Somerset 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.

Somerset compared with Pulaski County and Kentucky

Census figure	Somerset	Pulaski County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	48%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	37%	20%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	2.3%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,092	$36,145	—

Older residents in towns around Somerset

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Monticello, KY	22 mi	993	164
Russell Springs, KY	26 mi	654	113
London, KY	29 mi	1,576	175
Corbin, KY	30 mi	1,612	326
Stanford, KY	31 mi	918	133
Williamsburg, KY	34 mi	705	186

Nursing homes near Somerset

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Somerwoods Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Somerset, KY	0.3 mi	1 of 5	166	(606) 679-7421
Cumberland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Somerset, KY	0.4 mi	2 of 5	93	(606) 678-5104
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu	Somerset, KY	0.7 mi	5 of 5	12	(606) 678-3323
Somerset Nursing And Rehabilitation Facility	Somerset, KY	1.1 mi	1 of 5	123	(606) 679-8331
Rockcastle Regional Hospital And Respiratory Care	Mount Vernon, KY	24 mi	5 of 5	143	(606) 256-2195
Liberty Care & Rehabilitation Center	Liberty, KY	24 mi	1 of 5	97	(606) 787-6889

Hospices serving Somerset

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Lake Cumberland	Somerset, KY	6.6 mi	(606) 679-4389
Heritage Hospice, Inc	Danville, KY	40 mi	(859) 236-2425
Compassionate Care Plus	Richmond, KY	49 mi	(859) 986-1500
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	66 mi	(859) 276-5344

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerset. 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 Somerset

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 79% of the $1,924 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset: common questions

What nursing homes are near Somerset?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Somerwoods Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Somerset (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cumberland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Somerset (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Scu in Somerset (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Somerset?

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 79% of the $1,924 monthly median income of Somerset 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 Somerset, KY