Dementia Care in Aiken, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Aiken, SC: the local picture

1,450

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

9,475

residents 65 or older (29% of Aiken)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Aiken has about 1,450 residents aged 85 or older among 9,475 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Aiken County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Aiken 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.

Aiken compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	Aiken	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	29%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	6.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,075	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around Aiken

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gloverville, SC	5.1 mi	357	60
Burnettown, SC	8.1 mi	441	9
New Ellenton, SC	8.1 mi	376	35
Clearwater, SC	11 mi	338	38
Belvedere, SC	12 mi	756	59
North Augusta, SC	13 mi	4,801	423

Nursing homes near Aiken

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Anchor Post Acute	Aiken, SC	1.7 mi	1 of 5	120	(803) 643-3694
Pruitthealth- Aiken	Aiken, SC	3.1 mi	1 of 5	176	(803) 649-6264
Carlyle Senior Care Of Aiken	Aiken, SC	3.2 mi	1 of 5	86	(803) 648-0434
Aiken Rehabilitation And Care Center	Aiken, SC	3.2 mi	3 of 5	125	(803) 642-8376
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	13 mi	4 of 5	192	(803) 278-4272
Pruitthealth- North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	13 mi	3 of 5	132	(803) 278-2170

Hospices serving Aiken

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Aiken, SC	1.5 mi	(803) 648-2117
Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC	Aiken, SC	2.5 mi	(803) 226-0961
Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina	Aiken, SC	2.5 mi	(803) 233-2882
Enhabit Hospice	Aiken, SC	2.5 mi	(803) 335-0821

Straight-line miles from the center of Aiken. 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 Aiken

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,006 monthly median income of Aiken households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina 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 Aiken: common questions

What nursing homes are near Aiken?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Anchor Post Acute in Aiken (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth- Aiken in Aiken (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Carlyle Senior Care Of Aiken in Aiken (3.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Aiken?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,006 monthly median income of Aiken households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina 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 Aiken, SC