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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Union City, TN: the local picture

359

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1,979

residents 65 or older (18% of Union City)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Obion County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Union City has about 359 residents aged 85 or older among 1,979 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Obion County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% 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 Obion County and Tennessee

Census figure	Union City	Obion County	Tennessee
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.0%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	46%	36%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	16%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	4.7%	8.6%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,441	$37,656	—

Older residents in towns around Union City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Martin, TN	13 mi	1,189	171
Dresden, TN	22 mi	852	131
Tiptonville, TN	24 mi	390	16
Newbern, TN	25 mi	463	134
New Madrid, MO	30 mi	560	110
East Prairie, MO	31 mi	563	29

Nursing homes near Union City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Waters Of Union City, LLC	Union City, TN	1.1 mi	5 of 5	80	(731) 885-6400
Union City Health And Rehabilitation	Union City, TN	1.1 mi	1 of 5	115	(731) 885-8095
Obion County Nursing Home	Union City, TN	4.6 mi	2 of 5	56	(731) 885-9065
Fulton Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC	Fulton, KY	11 mi	1 of 5	60	(270) 472-1971
Vanayer Senior Living And Rehabilitation	Martin, TN	12 mi	3 of 5	91	(731) 587-3193
Diversicare Of Martin	Martin, TN	12 mi	5 of 5	150	(731) 587-0503

Hospices serving Union City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Baptist Hospice Union City	Union City, TN	1.1 mi	(731) 884-8617
Beacon Hospice	Mc Kenzie, TN	36 mi	(731) 392-1340
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice	Jackson, TN	53 mi	(731) 410-2250
Caris Healthcare	Bartlett, TN	94 mi	(901) 465-2120

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 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 45% of the $2,953 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. 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 Union City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Union City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Waters Of Union City, LLC in Union City (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Union City Health And Rehabilitation in Union City (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Obion County Nursing Home in Union City (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Union City?

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 45% of the $2,953 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. 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 Union City, TN