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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Alpharetta, GA: the local picture

1,466

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

8,901

residents 65 or older (13% of Alpharetta)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Alpharetta has about 1,466 residents aged 85 or older among 8,901 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 (30% in Fulton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Alpharetta 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.

Alpharetta compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Alpharetta	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	34%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	18%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,888	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Alpharetta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Johns Creek, GA	4.7 mi	11,203	1,177
Roswell, GA	5.0 mi	14,428	1,322
Milton, GA	5.6 mi	4,356	111
Peachtree Corners, GA	7.5 mi	5,581	168
Berkeley Lake, GA	7.9 mi	731	42
Duluth, GA	8.5 mi	4,297	280

Nursing homes near Alpharetta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Roswell Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Roswell, GA	5.8 mi	1 of 5	268	(770) 998-1802
East Cobb Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Marietta, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	117	(770) 971-5870
Cumming Operating Company LLC	Cumming, GA	11 mi	5 of 5	99	(770) 781-2300
Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Cumming, GA	12 mi	1 of 5	150	(770) 889-0120
D Scott Hudgens Center For Skilled Nursing, The	Suwanee, GA	12 mi	3 of 5	32	(770) 932-3472
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Atlanta, GA	12 mi	1 of 5	165	(404) 252-2002

Hospices serving Alpharetta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Piedmont Hospice & Palliative, Inc	Alpharetta, GA	1.8 mi	(470) 895-0501
Gentiva	Alpharetta, GA	1.8 mi	(770) 952-5574
Golden Rule Hospice, LLC.	Alpharetta, GA	2.6 mi	(470) 395-6567
Ajoy Healthcare	Alpharetta, GA	3.3 mi	(678) 722-5513

Straight-line miles from the center of Alpharetta. 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 Alpharetta

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 19% of the $6,491 monthly median income of Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Alpharetta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Roswell Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Roswell (5.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); East Cobb Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Marietta (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cumming Operating Company LLC in Cumming (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Alpharetta?

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 19% of the $6,491 monthly median income of Alpharetta 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 Alpharetta, GA