Dementia Care in Archer Lodge, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Archer Lodge, NC: the local picture

185

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

907

residents 65 or older (17% of Archer Lodge)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Archer Lodge has about 185 residents aged 85 or older among 907 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Granville County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Archer Lodge 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.

Archer Lodge compared with Granville County and North Carolina

Census figure	Archer Lodge	Granville County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	9.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,705	$46,986	—

Older residents in towns around Archer Lodge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clayton, NC	4.6 mi	2,993	204
Wilson's Mills, NC	6.7 mi	174	0
Wendell, NC	7.8 mi	2,044	381
Knightdale, NC	10 mi	1,925	186
Zebulon, NC	11 mi	1,122	58
Selma, NC	11 mi	1,072	186

Nursing homes near Archer Lodge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springbrook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Clayton, NC	5.3 mi	3 of 5	100	(919) 550-7200
Clayton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Clayton, NC	6.5 mi	1 of 5	90	(919) 553-8232
Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Knightdale, NC	9.6 mi	1 of 5	80	(919) 266-7744
Barbour Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Smithfield, NC	9.8 mi	4 of 5	165	(919) 934-6017
Zebulon Rehabilitation Center	Zebulon, NC	9.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(919) 269-9621
Smithfield Manor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen	Smithfield, NC	12 mi	1 of 5	160	(919) 934-3171

Hospices serving Archer Lodge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	12 mi	(919) 938-7505
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	19 mi	(919) 877-9959
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	20 mi	(919) 828-0890
Hospice Of Wilson Medical Center	Wilson, NC	25 mi	(252) 399-8924

Straight-line miles from the center of Archer Lodge. 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 Archer Lodge

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,559 monthly median income of Archer Lodge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Archer Lodge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Archer Lodge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Springbrook Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Clayton (5.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Clayton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Clayton (6.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wellington Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Knightdale (9.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Archer Lodge?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 23% of the $5,559 monthly median income of Archer Lodge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Archer Lodge, NC