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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tullahoma, TN: the local picture

757

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

4,040

residents 65 or older (19% of Tullahoma)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tullahoma has about 757 residents aged 85 or older among 4,040 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.

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

34% of older Tullahoma 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.

Tullahoma compared with Coffee County and Tennessee

Census figure	Tullahoma	Coffee County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	32%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	5.5%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,014	$43,065	—

Older residents in towns around Tullahoma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Estill Springs, TN	9.2 mi	479	31
Lynchburg, TN	9.8 mi	1,477	203
Manchester, TN	10 mi	2,164	116
Decherd, TN	14 mi	324	15
Winchester, TN	14 mi	2,358	202
Shelbyville, TN	16 mi	2,629	232

Nursing homes near Tullahoma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Tullahoma	Tullahoma, TN	0.8 mi	2 of 5	169	(931) 455-8557
Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma	Tullahoma, TN	0.8 mi	3 of 5	90	(931) 222-4207
Lynchburg Nursing Center	Lynchburg, TN	9.7 mi	5 of 5	88	(931) 759-6000
Legacy Health And Rehab	Manchester, TN	10 mi	2 of 5	72	(931) 450-5150
Manchester Center For Rehabilitation And Healing L	Manchester, TN	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(931) 723-8744
Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation LLC	Winchester, TN	15 mi	1 of 5	132	(931) 967-7082

Hospices serving Tullahoma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim	Tullahoma, TN	1.8 mi	(931) 455-9118
Amedisys Hospice	Murfreesboro, TN	36 mi	(615) 316-2243
Caris Healthcare	Nashville, TN	60 mi	(615) 366-9952
Alive Hospice Inc	Nashville, TN	63 mi	(615) 327-1085

Straight-line miles from the center of Tullahoma. 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 Tullahoma

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 37% of the $3,668 monthly median income of Tullahoma 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 Tullahoma: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tullahoma?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Tullahoma in Tullahoma (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma in Tullahoma (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lynchburg Nursing Center in Lynchburg (9.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tullahoma?

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 37% of the $3,668 monthly median income of Tullahoma 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 Tullahoma, TN