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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wilder, KY: the local picture

16

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

604

residents 65 or older (19% of Wilder)

45%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wilder has about 16 residents aged 85 or older among 604 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Campbell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Wilder 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.

Wilder compared with Campbell County and Kentucky

Census figure	Wilder	Campbell County	Kentucky
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	39%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	42%	15%	13%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	4.0%	6.8%

Older residents in towns around Wilder

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Highland Heights, KY	1.4 mi	1,021	111
Southgate, KY	1.7 mi	422	19
Covington, KY	2.1 mi	6,003	595
Taylor Mill, KY	2.4 mi	1,161	133
Fort Wright, KY	2.9 mi	1,198	101
Cold Spring, KY	3.1 mi	1,922	166

Nursing homes near Wilder

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rosedale Green	Covington, KY	0.8 mi	4 of 5	176	(859) 431-2244
The Pavilion At Kenton	Covington, KY	2.1 mi	1 of 5	82	(859) 283-6600
Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas	Fort Thomas, KY	2.3 mi	3 of 5	140	(859) 572-0660
Carmel Manor	Fort Thomas, KY	2.7 mi	1 of 5	95	(859) 781-5111
St Elizabeth Ft Thomas SNF	Fort Thomas, KY	2.7 mi	4 of 5	20	(859) 572-3211
Coldspring Transitional Care Center	Cold Spring, KY	4.0 mi	3 of 5	143	(859) 441-4600

Hospices serving Wilder

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care Of St Elizabeth Healthcare	Edgewood, KY	4.2 mi	(859) 301-4600
Hospice Of Southwest Ohio, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	12 mi	(513) 770-0820
Hospice Of Cincinnati, Inc	Cincinnati, OH	16 mi	(513) 246-9218
Queen City Hospice	Mason, OH	22 mi	(513) 510-4406

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilder. 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 Wilder

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. 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 Wilder: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilder?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rosedale Green in Covington (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Pavilion At Kenton in Covington (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Highlandspring Of Ft Thomas in Fort Thomas (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wilder?

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. 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 Wilder, KY