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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Union, KY: the local picture

157

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,137

residents 65 or older (15% of Union)

43%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Union has about 157 residents aged 85 or older among 1,137 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Boone County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Union 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 compared with Boone County and Kentucky

Census figure	Union	Boone County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.0%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.0%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	8.8%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,132	$63,871	—

Older residents in towns around Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oakbrook, KY	3.4 mi	2,169	78
Florence, KY	3.5 mi	6,440	455
Elsmere, KY	5.1 mi	1,098	63
Burlington, KY	5.7 mi	2,382	164
Walton, KY	6.7 mi	430	10
Independence, KY	6.9 mi	3,131	193

Nursing homes near Union

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC	Union, KY	2.7 mi	4 of 5	143	(859) 384-1200
Belmont Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Florence, KY	4.6 mi	1 of 5	151	(859) 371-5731
Florence Park Care Center	Florence, KY	4.8 mi	1 of 5	150	(513) 605-5000
Woodcrest Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Elsmere, KY	5.1 mi	4 of 5	127	(859) 342-8775
Emerald Trace	Elsmere, KY	5.2 mi	2 of 5	54	(859) 342-0200
Villaspring Of Erlanger	Erlanger, KY	6.1 mi	3 of 5	140	(859) 727-6700

Hospices serving Union

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	8.4 mi	(859) 301-4600
Heartland Hospice (Cincinnati)	Cincinnati, OH	21 mi	(513) 831-5800
Avalon Hospice	Cincinnati, OH	26 mi	(513) 904-6189
Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	27 mi	(513) 246-9218

Straight-line miles from the center of Union. 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

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $7,094 monthly median income of Union households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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 How to get paid to care for a family member in Kentucky: Participant Directed Services.

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: common questions

What nursing homes are near Union?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Boonespring Transitional Care Center, LLC in Union (2.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Belmont Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Florence (4.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Florence Park Care Center in Florence (4.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Union?

At the Kentucky median aide wage of $17.52 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $7,094 monthly median income of Union households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kentucky'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, KY