Dementia Care in Tallulah, LA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tallulah, LA: the local picture

42

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

773

residents 65 or older (13% of Tallulah)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Madison Parish)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tallulah has about 42 residents aged 85 or older among 773 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 (47% in Madison Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Tallulah 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.

Tallulah compared with Madison Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Tallulah	Madison Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	47%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	21%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	2.2%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,782	$35,975	—

Older residents in towns around Tallulah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Delhi, LA	18 mi	405	86
Vicksburg, MS	19 mi	3,647	432
Beechwood, MS	23 mi	792	8
Lake Providence, LA	27 mi	644	167
Rayville, LA	33 mi	486	42
Winnsboro, LA	35 mi	795	41

Nursing homes near Tallulah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Tallulah	Tallulah, LA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	156	(318) 574-8111
Deerfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Delhi, LA	18 mi	1 of 5	103	(318) 878-2417
Vicksburg Convalescent Center	Vicksburg, MS	19 mi	5 of 5	100	(601) 638-3632
Heritage House Nursing Center	Vicksburg, MS	20 mi	4 of 5	60	(601) 638-1514
The Bluffs Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Vicksburg, MS	21 mi	1 of 5	107	(601) 638-9211
Shady Lawn Health And Rehabilitation	Vicksburg, MS	21 mi	5 of 5	100	(601) 636-1448

Hospices serving Tallulah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossroads Hospice, LLC	Delhi, LA	16 mi	(318) 878-2182
Passages Hospice	Monroe, LA	54 mi	(318) 387-1115
Louisiana Hospice And Palliative Care	Monroe, LA	54 mi	(318) 322-2235
Heart Of Hospice, LLC	Monroe, LA	54 mi	(318) 329-9300

Straight-line miles from the center of Tallulah. 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 Tallulah

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Tallulah households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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 Tallulah: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tallulah?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Legacy Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Tallulah in Tallulah (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Deerfield Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Delhi (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Vicksburg Convalescent Center in Vicksburg (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tallulah?

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $3,065 monthly median income of Tallulah households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana 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 Tallulah, LA