Dementia Care in Acworth, GA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Acworth, GA: the local picture

549

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

3,299

residents 65 or older (15% of Acworth)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Cobb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Acworth has about 549 residents aged 85 or older among 3,299 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Cobb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Acworth 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.

Acworth compared with Cobb County and Georgia

Census figure	Acworth	Cobb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.5%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	22%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,194	$71,145	—

Older residents in towns around Acworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kennesaw, GA	4.4 mi	4,581	548
Cartersville, GA	9.9 mi	2,949	224
Woodstock, GA	10 mi	4,949	471
Marietta, GA	11 mi	8,684	1,418
Hiram, GA	12 mi	533	45
Fair Oaks, GA	13 mi	561	155

Nursing homes near Acworth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr	Kennesaw, GA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	100	(770) 427-7256
Marietta Center For Nursing And Healing	Marietta, GA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	154	(770) 422-2451
Roselane Health Center By Harborview	Marietta, GA	9.6 mi	2 of 5	137	(770) 792-9800
Tower Road Post Acute, LLC	Marietta, GA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	138	(770) 422-8913
Woodstock Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Woodstock, GA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	171	(770) 926-0016
Cartersville Center For Nursing And Healing	Cartersville, GA	10 mi	2 of 5	118	(770) 382-6120

Hospices serving Acworth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Acaring Hospice, LLC	Acworth, GA	2.1 mi	(678) 800-0050
Trinity Hospice Care Of GA	Acworth, GA	2.1 mi	(770) 599-2477
Georgia Hospice Care	Acworth, GA	2.1 mi	(770) 387-9578
Compassus-Kennesaw	Kennesaw, GA	4.9 mi	(770) 218-1997

Straight-line miles from the center of Acworth. 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 Acworth

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Acworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Acworth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Acworth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr in Kennesaw (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Marietta Center For Nursing And Healing in Marietta (8.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Roselane Health Center By Harborview in Marietta (9.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Acworth?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Acworth households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Acworth, GA