Dementia Care in Talladega, AL: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Talladega, AL: the local picture

184

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2,591

residents 65 or older (18% of Talladega)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Talladega County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Talladega has about 184 residents aged 85 or older among 2,591 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Talladega County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Talladega 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.

Talladega compared with Talladega County and Alabama

Census figure	Talladega	Talladega County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	43%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	3.4%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,324	$45,779	—

Older residents in towns around Talladega

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lincoln, AL	10 mi	1,287	87
Pell City, AL	13 mi	2,425	380
Childersburg, AL	17 mi	875	60
Oxford, AL	18 mi	3,678	213
Sylacauga, AL	20 mi	2,438	276
West End-Cobb Town, AL	20 mi	542	40

Nursing homes near Talladega

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Talladega Healthcare Center, Inc	Talladega, AL	0.7 mi	3 of 5	234	(256) 362-4197
Meadowview Nursing Center	Pell City, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	59	(205) 640-5212
Diversicare Of Pell City	Pell City, AL	17 mi	2 of 5	94	(205) 338-3329
Clay County Nursing Home	Ashland, AL	19 mi	3 of 5	83	(256) 354-2131
Diversicare Of Oxford	Oxford, AL	20 mi	1 of 5	173	(256) 831-0481
Village At Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility	Pell City, AL	20 mi	1 of 5	168	(205) 338-2221

Hospices serving Talladega

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lakeside Hospice Inc	Pell City, AL	17 mi	(205) 884-1111
Aveanna Hospice Of Pell City	Pell City, AL	17 mi	(205) 813-0290
Compassus Southern Alabama	Pell City, AL	17 mi	(205) 447-1114
Hospice Of Clay County	Ashland, AL	20 mi	(205) 354-2131

Straight-line miles from the center of Talladega. 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 Talladega

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,777 monthly median income of Talladega households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 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 Talladega: common questions

What nursing homes are near Talladega?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Talladega Healthcare Center, Inc in Talladega (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Meadowview Nursing Center in Pell City (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Pell City in Pell City (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Talladega?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 42% of the $2,777 monthly median income of Talladega households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Talladega, AL