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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Altavista, VA: the local picture

87

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

656

residents 65 or older (20% of Altavista)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Campbell County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Altavista has about 87 residents aged 85 or older among 656 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 (32% in Campbell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Altavista 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.

Altavista compared with Campbell County and Virginia

Census figure	Altavista	Campbell County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	4.7%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$47,196	—

Older residents in towns around Altavista

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Timberlake, VA	14 mi	2,386	211
Forest, VA	17 mi	2,764	410
Bedford, VA	20 mi	1,647	270
Lynchburg, VA	20 mi	11,391	1,690
North Shore, VA	20 mi	1,633	56
Madison Heights, VA	25 mi	2,157	260

Nursing homes near Altavista

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Care Of Altavista	Altavista, VA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	111	(434) 369-6651
Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gretna, VA	13 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 656-1206
Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab	Lynchburg, VA	16 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 847-2860
Summit Health And Rehab Center	Lynchburg, VA	16 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 845-6045
Bedford Co Nursing Home	Bedford, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 586-7658
Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center	Lynchburg, VA	18 mi	1 of 5	180	(434) 239-2657

Hospices serving Altavista

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Centra Health, Hospice Of The Hills	Lynchburg, VA	17 mi	(804) 200-3204
James River Home Health Care LLC	Lynchburg, VA	17 mi	(434) 849-8614
Westminster At Home (Hospice)	Lynchburg, VA	17 mi	(434) 386-3800
Nayar Hospice Bedford LLC	Bedford, VA	19 mi	(804) 330-5433

Straight-line miles from the center of Altavista. 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 Altavista

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 45% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Altavista 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 Altavista: common questions

What nursing homes are near Altavista?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Care Of Altavista in Altavista (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center in Gretna (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Liberty Ridge Health & Rehab in Lynchburg (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Altavista?

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 45% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Altavista 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 Altavista, VA