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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vincennes, IN: the local picture

421

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2,766

residents 65 or older (17% of Vincennes)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Knox County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vincennes has about 421 residents aged 85 or older among 2,766 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Knox County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Vincennes 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.

Vincennes compared with Knox County and Indiana

Census figure	Vincennes	Knox County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	4.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,493	$48,538	—

Older residents in towns around Vincennes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lawrenceville, IL	10 mi	794	173
Bicknell, IN	13 mi	467	108
Washington, IN	19 mi	2,238	338
Princeton, IN	23 mi	1,326	224
Mount Carmel, IL	23 mi	1,557	203
Robinson, IL	26 mi	1,306	179

Nursing homes near Vincennes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridgepointe Health Campus	Vincennes, IN	0.5 mi	4 of 5	80	(812) 886-9870
Gentle Care Strategies	Vincennes, IN	1.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(812) 882-8292
Lodge Of The Wabash	Vincennes, IN	2.3 mi	2 of 5	70	(812) 882-8787
Aperion Care Vincennes	Vincennes, IN	4.7 mi	1 of 5	170	(812) 882-1783
The Haven Of Bridgeport	Bridgeport, IL	14 mi	2 of 5	99	(618) 945-2091
Oak Village	Oaktown, IN	14 mi	2 of 5	50	(812) 745-2360

Hospices serving Vincennes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Samaritan Hospice	Vincennes, IN	0.2 mi	(812) 885-8035
Helping Hearts Hospice	Washington, IN	18 mi	(812) 254-8950
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southwest Indiana LLC	Jasper, IN	38 mi	(812) 482-2012
Gentiva I	Evansville, IN	49 mi	(812) 476-8990

Straight-line miles from the center of Vincennes. 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 Vincennes

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 40% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Vincennes 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 Vincennes: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vincennes?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bridgepointe Health Campus in Vincennes (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gentle Care Strategies in Vincennes (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lodge Of The Wabash in Vincennes (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vincennes?

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 40% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Vincennes 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 Vincennes, IN