Dementia Care in Abingdon, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Abingdon, VA: the local picture

310

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

2,046

residents 65 or older (25% of Abingdon)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Abingdon has about 310 residents aged 85 or older among 2,046 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Abingdon 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.

Abingdon compared with Washington County and Virginia

Census figure	Abingdon	Washington County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	25%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	40%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	3.2%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,667	$48,289	—

Older residents in towns around Abingdon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bristol, VA	12 mi	3,986	513
Lebanon, VA	15 mi	1,014	139
Bristol, TN	17 mi	5,391	594
Mountain City, TN	19 mi	704	49
Blountville, TN	23 mi	702	50
Marion, VA	27 mi	1,241	115

Nursing homes near Abingdon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Deer Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing	Abingdon, VA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	119	(276) 628-2111
Abingdon Health & Rehab Center	Abingdon, VA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	120	(276) 451-2590
The Rehab Center At Bristol	Bristol, VA	10 mi	2 of 5	90	(276) 594-0032
Maple Grove Nursing & Rehab Center	Lebanon, VA	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(276) 889-0733
Nhc Healthcare, Bristol	Bristol, VA	16 mi	5 of 5	120	(276) 669-4711
Mountain City Care & Rehabilitation Center	Mountain City, TN	18 mi	5 of 5	120	(423) 727-7800

Hospices serving Abingdon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ballad Health Hospice	Abingdon, VA	2.9 mi	(276) 619-4500
Caris Healthcare, LP (Abingdon)	Abingdon, VA	2.9 mi	(276) 494-0465
Elite Hospice	Bristol, VA	13 mi	(276) 250-5520
Home Nursing Company Inc	Lebanon, VA	14 mi	(276) 889-4318

Straight-line miles from the center of Abingdon. 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 Abingdon

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,306 monthly median income of Abingdon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Abingdon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Abingdon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Deer Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing in Abingdon (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Abingdon Health & Rehab Center in Abingdon (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Rehab Center At Bristol in Bristol (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Abingdon?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,306 monthly median income of Abingdon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Abingdon, VA