In-Home Dementia Care in South Pittsburg, TN

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Pittsburg, TN: the local picture

57

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

653

residents 65 or older (22% of South Pittsburg)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Pittsburg has about 57 residents aged 85 or older among 653 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Marion County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older South Pittsburg 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.

South Pittsburg compared with Marion County and Tennessee

Census figure	South Pittsburg	Marion County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.6%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.5%	1.7%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,691	$47,928	—

Older residents in towns around South Pittsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jasper, TN	6.8 mi	502	19
Sewanee, TN	17 mi	375	9
Chattanooga Valley, GA	22 mi	804	30
Signal Mountain, TN	23 mi	2,181	568
Rossville, GA	24 mi	784	161
Decherd, TN	25 mi	324	15

Nursing homes near South Pittsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Signature Healthcare Of South Pittsburg Rehab & We	South Pittsburg, TN	0.9 mi	3 of 5	165	(423) 837-7981
Cumberland Health And Rehab	Bridgeport, AL	4.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(256) 437-7260
Dade Health And Rehab	Trenton, GA	15 mi	4 of 5	71	(706) 657-4171
Signature Healthcare Of Monteagle Rehab & Wellness	Monteagle, TN	17 mi	3 of 5	150	(931) 392-3003
Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee	Signal Mountain, TN	22 mi	1 of 5	114	(423) 886-0100
Life Care Center Of Red Bank	Chattanooga, TN	24 mi	2 of 5	148	(423) 877-1155

Hospices serving South Pittsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hearth Hospice	Chattanooga, TN	23 mi	(423) 531-6555
Gentiva	Chattanooga, TN	24 mi	(423) 892-3737
Hospice Of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC	Chattanooga, TN	32 mi	(423) 892-4289
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company	Chattanooga, TN	32 mi	(423) 499-0018

Straight-line miles from the center of South Pittsburg. 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 South Pittsburg

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 28% of the $4,724 monthly median income of South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Pittsburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Signature Healthcare Of South Pittsburg Rehab & We in South Pittsburg (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cumberland Health And Rehab in Bridgeport (4.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Dade Health And Rehab in Trenton (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Pittsburg?

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 28% of the $4,724 monthly median income of South Pittsburg 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 South Pittsburg, TN