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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Versailles, KY: the local picture

235

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,899

residents 65 or older (18% of Versailles)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Woodford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Versailles has about 235 residents aged 85 or older among 1,899 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Woodford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Versailles 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.

Versailles compared with Woodford County and Kentucky

Census figure	Versailles	Woodford County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.4%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.7%	7.5%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,968	$63,046	—

Older residents in towns around Versailles

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lawrenceburg, KY	9.8 mi	1,451	146
Wilmore, KY	12 mi	841	168
Frankfort, KY	13 mi	4,561	312
Nicholasville, KY	14 mi	4,549	332
Lexington, KY	15 mi	47,626	4,848
Georgetown, KY	18 mi	4,268	452

Nursing homes near Versailles

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Home Place At Midway	Midway, KY	6.7 mi	3 of 5	28	(859) 846-4663
Signature Healthcare At Heritage Hall Rehab & Well	Lawrenceburg, KY	9.3 mi	1 of 5	94	(502) 839-7246
Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lexington, KY	9.6 mi	2 of 5	108	(859) 252-6747
Homestead Post Acute	Lexington, KY	10 mi	3 of 5	136	(859) 252-0871
Pine Meadows Post Acute	Lexington, KY	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(859) 254-2402
Lexington Country Place	Lexington, KY	11 mi	1 of 5	111	(859) 259-3486

Hospices serving Versailles

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Bluegrass, Inc Dba Bluegrass Care N	Lexington, KY	9.9 mi	(859) 276-5344

Straight-line miles from the center of Versailles. 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 Versailles

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 36% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Versailles 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 Versailles: common questions

What nursing homes are near Versailles?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Home Place At Midway in Midway (6.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Signature Healthcare At Heritage Hall Rehab & Well in Lawrenceburg (9.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cambridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lexington (9.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Versailles?

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 36% of the $4,247 monthly median income of Versailles 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 Versailles, KY