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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Trenton, TN: the local picture

75

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

732

residents 65 or older (18% of Trenton)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Gibson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Trenton has about 75 residents aged 85 or older among 732 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 (47% in Gibson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Trenton 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.

Trenton compared with Gibson County and Tennessee

Census figure	Trenton	Gibson County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.7%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	47%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	3.4%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,287	$46,518	—

Older residents in towns around Trenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Humboldt, TN	10 mi	1,961	215
Milan, TN	12 mi	1,454	114
Medina, TN	14 mi	474	41
Newbern, TN	21 mi	463	134
Jackson, TN	23 mi	11,094	1,156
Dyersburg, TN	25 mi	3,071	217

Nursing homes near Trenton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trenton Health And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Trenton, TN	0.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(731) 855-4500
Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dyer, TN	7.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(731) 692-4545
Avondale Health And Rehabilitation Center, LLC	Humboldt, TN	9.6 mi	2 of 5	89	(731) 784-3655
W D Bill Manning Tennessee State Veterans Home	Humboldt, TN	11 mi	5 of 5	140	(731) 784-8405
Nhc Healthcare, Milan	Milan, TN	12 mi	4 of 5	117	(731) 686-8373
Alamo Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Alamo, TN	16 mi	4 of 5	121	(731) 696-4541

Hospices serving Trenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of West Tennessee	Jackson, TN	21 mi	(731) 664-4220
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	21 mi	(731) 410-2250
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	26 mi	(731) 392-1340
Baptist Memorial Home Care & Hospice	Huntingdon, TN	29 mi	(731) 986-3220

Straight-line miles from the center of Trenton. 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 Trenton

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 51% of the $2,607 monthly median income of Trenton 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 Trenton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Trenton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Trenton Health And Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Trenton (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Dyer Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Dyer (7.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avondale Health And Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Humboldt (9.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Trenton?

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 51% of the $2,607 monthly median income of Trenton 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.

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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 Trenton, TN