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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wetumpka, AL: the local picture

93

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1,134

residents 65 or older (15% of Wetumpka)

50%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wetumpka has about 93 residents aged 85 or older among 1,134 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Elmore County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Wetumpka 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.

Wetumpka compared with Elmore County and Alabama

Census figure	Wetumpka	Elmore County	Alabama
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	37%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	25%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	8.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	2.7%	6.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,893	$63,787	—

Older residents in towns around Wetumpka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Redland, AL	5.5 mi	906	28
Emerald Mountain, AL	9.2 mi	370	41
Holtville, AL	9.4 mi	697	81
Millbrook, AL	10 mi	2,715	228
Montgomery, AL	14 mi	31,565	3,970
Pine Level, AL	15 mi	712	65

Nursing homes near Wetumpka

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wetumpka Health And Rehabilitation, LLC	Wetumpka, AL	1.5 mi	1 of 5	121	(334) 567-5131
Merry Wood Lodge	Elmore, AL	6.9 mi	1 of 5	124	(334) 567-8484
Montgomery Children's Specialty Center	Montgomery, AL	9.3 mi	3 of 5	54	(334) 261-3445
Hillview Terrace	Montgomery, AL	11 mi	2 of 5	143	(334) 272-0171
Crowne Health Care Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	12 mi	4 of 5	185	(334) 264-8416
Charlton Place Rehab And Healthcare Center	Deatsville, AL	12 mi	5 of 5	65	(334) 263-0618

Hospices serving Wetumpka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	12 mi	(334) 395-7789
Aveanna Hospice Of Montgomery	Montgomery, AL	12 mi	(334) 514-0244
Enhabit Hospice Prattville	Montgomery, AL	13 mi	(334) 289-1007
Baptist Hospice	Montgomery, AL	16 mi	(334) 395-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Wetumpka. 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 Wetumpka

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 24% of the $4,741 monthly median income of Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wetumpka?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wetumpka Health And Rehabilitation, LLC in Wetumpka (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Merry Wood Lodge in Elmore (6.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Montgomery Children's Specialty Center in Montgomery (9.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wetumpka?

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 24% of the $4,741 monthly median income of Wetumpka 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 Wetumpka, AL