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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Westwood, KY: the local picture

52

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

990

residents 65 or older (22% of Westwood)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Boyd County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Westwood has about 52 residents aged 85 or older among 990 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 (42% in Boyd County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Westwood 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.

Westwood compared with Boyd County and Kentucky

Census figure	Westwood	Boyd County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	42%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	16%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	2.0%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,652	$41,552	—

Older residents in towns around Westwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ashland, KY	2.4 mi	4,099	479
Russell, KY	2.5 mi	684	97
Flatwoods, KY	3.7 mi	1,431	143
Ironton, OH	3.7 mi	2,346	364
South Point, OH	6.8 mi	673	93
Kenova, WV	7.5 mi	760	53

Nursing homes near Westwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodland Oaks	Ashland, KY	1.9 mi	4 of 5	110	(606) 325-5200
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley	Ironton, OH	2.4 mi	4 of 5	93	(740) 532-6188
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center	Ashland, KY	2.5 mi	4 of 5	137	(606) 324-1414
Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton	Ironton, OH	2.7 mi	4 of 5	125	(740) 532-6096
Crystal Care Of Coal Grove	Coal Grove, OH	3.3 mi	3 of 5	57	(740) 532-0449
Oakmont Manor	Flatwoods, KY	4.1 mi	3 of 5	85	(606) 836-3187

Hospices serving Westwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice	Ashland, KY	1.9 mi	(606) 329-1890
Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio	Ironton, OH	3.6 mi	(740) 532-8841
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	13 mi	(304) 529-4217
Somc Hospice	Portsmouth, OH	26 mi	(740) 356-2567

Straight-line miles from the center of Westwood. 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 Westwood

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 56% of the $2,721 monthly median income of Westwood 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 Westwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Westwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodland Oaks in Ashland (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sanctuary At Ohio Valley in Ironton (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Kingsbrook Lifecare Center in Ashland (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Westwood?

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 56% of the $2,721 monthly median income of Westwood 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 Westwood, KY