Dementia Care in Tupelo, MS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tupelo, MS: the local picture

701

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

6,418

residents 65 or older (17% of Tupelo)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tupelo has about 701 residents aged 85 or older among 6,418 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Lee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Tupelo 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.

Tupelo compared with Lee County and Mississippi

Census figure	Tupelo	Lee County	Mississippi
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	33%	41%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.3%	4.3%	4.3%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,584	$47,540	—

Older residents in towns around Tupelo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Verona, MS	5.6 mi	263	5
Saltillo, MS	7.9 mi	786	25
Guntown, MS	13 mi	145	3
Pontotoc, MS	16 mi	990	107
Baldwyn, MS	17 mi	591	56
Fulton, MS	19 mi	889	138

Nursing homes near Tupelo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedars Health Center	Tupelo, MS	1.8 mi	3 of 5	140	(662) 844-1441
Tupelo Community Care Center	Tupelo, MS	3.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(662) 844-0675
Diversicare Of Tupelo	Tupelo, MS	4.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(662) 842-2461
Sunshine Health Care, Inc	Pontotoc, MS	14 mi	5 of 5	60	(662) 489-1189
Pontotoc Nursing Home	Pontotoc, MS	15 mi	5 of 5	44	(662) 489-5510
Nmmc Baldwyn Nursing Facility	Baldwyn, MS	16 mi	2 of 5	107	(662) 365-4091

Hospices serving Tupelo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitalcaring Group	Tupelo, MS	1.3 mi	(662) 205-5740
Enhabit Hospice Of Northeast Mississippi	Tupelo, MS	1.3 mi	(662) 844-2870
North Mississippi Medical Ctr	Tupelo, MS	1.3 mi	(662) 377-3612
The Sanctuary Hospice House	Tupelo, MS	1.3 mi	(662) 407-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Tupelo. 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 Tupelo

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Tupelo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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 Tupelo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tupelo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedars Health Center in Tupelo (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Tupelo Community Care Center in Tupelo (3.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Tupelo in Tupelo (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tupelo?

At the Mississippi median aide wage of $11.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $994 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $3,965 monthly median income of Tupelo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Mississippi 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.

More near Tupelo

More senior care near Tupelo

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Tupelo

More for Tupelo families

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 Tupelo, MS