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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Somerville, TN: the local picture

125

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

667

residents 65 or older (19% of Somerville)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Fayette County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Somerville has about 125 residents aged 85 or older among 667 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Fayette County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Somerville 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.

Somerville compared with Fayette County and Tennessee

Census figure	Somerville	Fayette County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	35%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	21%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	4.3%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,793	$65,442	—

Older residents in towns around Somerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oakland, TN	9.2 mi	1,720	151
Whiteville, TN	14 mi	336	39
Arlington, TN	16 mi	1,414	91
Piperton, TN	18 mi	810	34
Lakeland, TN	20 mi	2,370	250
Bolivar, TN	21 mi	991	167

Nursing homes near Somerville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Somerville	Somerville, TN	1.2 mi	5 of 5	72	(901) 465-9861
Gallaway Health And Rehab	Gallaway, TN	15 mi	1 of 5	104	(901) 867-8575
Pine Meadows Health Care	Bolivar, TN	21 mi	5 of 5	134	(731) 658-4707
Collierville Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC	Collierville, TN	21 mi	2 of 5	114	(901) 854-8506
Bolivar Health & Rehabilitation LLC	Bolivar, TN	21 mi	5 of 5	67	(731) 212-4822
The Suites At Jordan River	Collierville, TN	21 mi	3 of 5	60	(901) 779-8200

Hospices serving Somerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baptist Trinity Home Care And Hospice	Cordova, TN	23 mi	(901) 767-6767
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	24 mi	(901) 465-2120
Amedisys Hospice Care	Bartlett, TN	27 mi	(901) 680-0378
Crossroads Hospice Of Tennessee, LLC	Memphis, TN	27 mi	(901) 382-9292

Straight-line miles from the center of Somerville. 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 Somerville

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 37% of the $3,649 monthly median income of Somerville 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 Somerville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Somerville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nhc Healthcare, Somerville in Somerville (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Gallaway Health And Rehab in Gallaway (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Meadows Health Care in Bolivar (21 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Somerville?

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 37% of the $3,649 monthly median income of Somerville 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 Somerville, TN