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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Union Springs, AL: the local picture

101

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

556

residents 65 or older (17% of Union Springs)

35%

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

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Union Springs has about 101 residents aged 85 or older among 556 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Bullock County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

59% of older Union Springs 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 Springs compared with Bullock County and Alabama

Census figure	Union Springs	Bullock County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	39%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	36%	31%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	5.8%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,454	$20,263	—

Older residents in towns around Union Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tuskegee, AL	19 mi	1,311	149
Pike Road, AL	25 mi	1,338	134
Troy, AL	28 mi	2,027	310
Tallassee, AL	29 mi	1,084	82
Emerald Mountain, AL	31 mi	370	41
Redland, AL	34 mi	906	28

Nursing homes near Union Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility	Union Springs, AL	1.5 mi	5 of 5	123	(334) 738-5590
Magnolia Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center	Tuskegee, AL	20 mi	1 of 5	111	(334) 727-4960

Hospices serving Union Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Troy	Troy, AL	28 mi	(334) 566-4357
Gentiva Phenix City	Auburn, AL	32 mi	(334) 298-8898
Compassus-Auburn	Auburn, AL	32 mi	(334) 826-1899
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	32 mi	(334) 395-7789

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

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 80% of the $1,455 monthly median income of Union Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Union Springs: common questions

What nursing homes are near Union Springs?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Southern Springs Healthcare Facility in Union Springs (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Magnolia Haven Health And Rehabilitation Center in Tuskegee (20 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Union Springs?

At the Alabama median aide wage of $13.39 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,160 a month in wages, which is 80% of the $1,455 monthly median income of Union Springs households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alabama 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 Springs, AL