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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Springfield, TN: the local picture

239

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2,251

residents 65 or older (12% of Springfield)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Robertson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Springfield has about 239 residents aged 85 or older among 2,251 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Robertson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Springfield 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.

Springfield compared with Robertson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Springfield	Robertson County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.6%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	9.0%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,046	$55,692	—

Older residents in towns around Springfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Greenbrier, TN	6.8 mi	692	43
Coopertown, TN	7.6 mi	619	51
Millersville, TN	11 mi	1,089	29
White House, TN	11 mi	1,876	190
Pleasant View, TN	12 mi	865	11
Goodlettsville, TN	15 mi	3,125	371

Nursing homes near Springfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare, Springfield	Springfield, TN	0.9 mi	2 of 5	107	(615) 384-8453
The Waters Of Springfield LLC	Springfield, TN	1.1 mi	1 of 5	66	(615) 384-7977
Stoneridge Health Care, LLC	Goodlettsville, TN	8.6 mi	2 of 5	38	(615) 859-5895
White House Health Care Inc	White House, TN	10 mi	5 of 5	84	(615) 672-3636
Alta Heights Post Acute	Goodlettsville, TN	15 mi	4 of 5	90	(615) 859-6600
Whites Creek Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Whites Creek, TN	18 mi	3 of 5	127	(615) 876-2754

Hospices serving Springfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Ii	Springfield, TN	0.6 mi	(615) 365-1009
Caris Healthcare	Springfield, TN	0.6 mi	(615) 384-3833
Aveanna Hospice	Springfield, TN	0.6 mi	(615) 384-9425
Adoration Hospice	Madison, TN	19 mi	(615) 242-5936

Straight-line miles from the center of Springfield. 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 Springfield

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 36% of the $3,754 monthly median income of Springfield 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 Springfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Springfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nhc Healthcare, Springfield in Springfield (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Waters Of Springfield LLC in Springfield (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Stoneridge Health Care, LLC in Goodlettsville (8.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Springfield?

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 36% of the $3,754 monthly median income of Springfield 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.

More near Springfield

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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 Springfield, TN