Hendersonville is located just 20 minutes northeast of Nashville and has a population of approximately 62,000 people, with 15% being aged 65 and older. Like many cities across the country, Alzheimer’s-related deaths are a growing concern. From 2014 to 2018, the number of Alzheimer’s deaths in the Nashville area went from 276 to 388, increasing by nearly 41%. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the overall death rate in that same timeframe went from 3,449 to 3,658, for an increase of 6%.
Memory care facilities help address the needs of seniors who’ve been diagnosed with cognitive impairments and provide a safe, secure environment for them to thrive. Their services include around-the-clock supervision, competent health care staff who receive specialized training in treating seniors with memory loss and programs and services that aid in slowing the progression of these conditions. This guide provides a list of resources and estimated costs of memory care in the city and surrounding areas.