Dementia Care in Union City, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Union City, IN: the local picture

97

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

756

residents 65 or older (21% of Union City)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Randolph County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Union City has about 97 residents aged 85 or older among 756 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Randolph County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Union City 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.

Union City compared with Randolph County and Indiana

Census figure	Union City	Randolph County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	43%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	5.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,920	$45,067	—

Older residents in towns around Union City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Winchester, IN	8.5 mi	1,028	155
Greenville, OH	12 mi	3,033	921
Versailles, OH	18 mi	613	97
St. Henry, OH	18 mi	392	29
Portland, IN	19 mi	907	76
Arcanum, OH	20 mi	469	51

Nursing homes near Union City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Union City Care Center	Union City, OH	1.3 mi	4 of 5	43	(937) 968-5284
Pineknoll Rehabilitation Centre	Winchester, IN	8.4 mi	4 of 5	58	(765) 584-5084
Ayden Healthcare Of Greenville	Greenville, OH	12 mi	1 of 5	92	(937) 548-3141
Brethren Retirement Community	Greenville, OH	12 mi	2 of 5	80	(937) 547-8000
Rest Haven Nursing Home Inc	Greenville, OH	12 mi	4 of 5	76	(937) 548-1138
Village Green Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Greenville, OH	12 mi	5 of 5	51	(937) 548-1993

Hospices serving Union City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Reid Health	Richmond, IN	26 mi	(765) 983-3344
Compassus - Indianapolis	Muncie, IN	32 mi	(765) 288-2162
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Central Indiana LLC	Marion, IN	52 mi	(765) 677-0684
Corsocare Hospice Of Indiana, LLC	Carmel, IN	71 mi	(877) 633-5760

Straight-line miles from the center of Union City. 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 Union City

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 44% of the $3,327 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Union City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Union City Care Center in Union City (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pineknoll Rehabilitation Centre in Winchester (8.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ayden Healthcare Of Greenville in Greenville (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Union City?

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 44% of the $3,327 monthly median income of Union City 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 Union City, IN