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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Terre Haute, IN: the local picture

1,068

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

9,208

residents 65 or older (16% of Terre Haute)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Terre Haute has about 1,068 residents aged 85 or older among 9,208 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 (39% in Vigo County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Terre Haute 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.

Terre Haute compared with Vigo County and Indiana

Census figure	Terre Haute	Vigo County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	36%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	4.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,744	$43,356	—

Older residents in towns around Terre Haute

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Terre Haute, IN	5.1 mi	1,109	99
Clinton, IN	14 mi	1,083	112
Brazil, IN	14 mi	1,450	302
Marshall, IL	17 mi	896	138
Paris, IL	20 mi	1,757	237
Rockville, IN	22 mi	693	99

Nursing homes near Terre Haute

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Care Of Deming Park	Terre Haute, IN	0.4 mi	2 of 5	86	(812) 235-6281
Signature Healthcare Of Terre Haute	Terre Haute, IN	2.0 mi	1 of 5	176	(812) 238-1555
Southwood Healthcare Center	Terre Haute, IN	2.1 mi	1 of 5	121	(812) 232-2223
Harrison's Crossing Health Campus	Terre Haute, IN	2.4 mi	5 of 5	72	(812) 234-7111
Westminster Village Health & Rehab	Terre Haute, IN	2.9 mi	2 of 5	78	(812) 232-7533
Westridge Health Care Center	Terre Haute, IN	3.1 mi	1 of 5	66	(812) 232-3311

Hospices serving Terre Haute

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Wabash Valley Inc	Terre Haute, IN	2.3 mi	(812) 234-2515
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Terre Haute, LLC	Terre Haute, IN	4.2 mi	(812) 232-9220
Gentiva I	Terre Haute, IN	4.2 mi	(812) 478-3250
Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice	Charleston, IL	43 mi	(800) 454-4055

Straight-line miles from the center of Terre Haute. 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 Terre Haute

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 46% of the $3,145 monthly median income of Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute: common questions

What nursing homes are near Terre Haute?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majestic Care Of Deming Park in Terre Haute (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare Of Terre Haute in Terre Haute (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Southwood Healthcare Center in Terre Haute (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Terre Haute?

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 46% of the $3,145 monthly median income of Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute, IN