Dementia Care in Sullivan, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sullivan, IN: the local picture

113

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

817

residents 65 or older (19% of Sullivan)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sullivan has about 113 residents aged 85 or older among 817 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Sullivan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Sullivan 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.

Sullivan compared with Sullivan County and Indiana

Census figure	Sullivan	Sullivan County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	1.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,354	$45,453	—

Older residents in towns around Sullivan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Linton, IN	14 mi	1,037	146
Robinson, IL	19 mi	1,306	179
Bicknell, IN	23 mi	467	108
Terre Haute, IN	25 mi	9,208	1,068
Bloomfield, IN	26 mi	551	64
Marshall, IL	26 mi	896	138

Nursing homes near Sullivan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The	Sullivan, IN	0.6 mi	1 of 5	93	(812) 268-6361
Envive Of Sullivan	Sullivan, IN	1.7 mi	3 of 5	77	(812) 268-3351
Serenity Spring Senior Living At Jasonville	Jasonville, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	60	(812) 665-2226
Health Center At Glenburn Home	Linton, IN	13 mi	4 of 5	133	(812) 847-2221
Oak Village	Oaktown, IN	16 mi	2 of 5	50	(812) 745-2360
Freelandville Community Home	Freelandville, IN	17 mi	3 of 5	45	(812) 328-2134

Hospices serving Sullivan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva I	Terre Haute, IN	21 mi	(812) 478-3250
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	21 mi	(812) 232-9220
Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc	Terre Haute, IN	27 mi	(812) 234-2515
Helping Hearts Hospice	Washington, IN	33 mi	(812) 254-8950

Straight-line miles from the center of Sullivan. 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 Sullivan

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Sullivan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 Sullivan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sullivan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waters Of Sullivan Nursing Facility, The in Sullivan (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Envive Of Sullivan in Sullivan (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Serenity Spring Senior Living At Jasonville in Jasonville (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sullivan?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Sullivan households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Sullivan, IN