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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Arkwright, SC: the local picture

30

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

304

residents 65 or older (11% of Arkwright)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Spartanburg County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Arkwright has about 30 residents aged 85 or older among 304 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 (38% in Spartanburg County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Arkwright 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.

Arkwright compared with Spartanburg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Arkwright	Spartanburg County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	13%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,526	$47,188	—

Older residents in towns around Arkwright

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Spartanburg, SC	2.2 mi	6,716	1,104
Roebuck, SC	2.9 mi	311	11
Saxon, SC	3.6 mi	439	32
Hilltop, SC	4.3 mi	367	84
Arcadia, SC	4.4 mi	172	22
Whitney, SC	4.8 mi	589	175

Nursing homes near Arkwright

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Oak At North Grove Inc	Spartanburg, SC	2.2 mi	1 of 5	132	(864) 345-1700
Mountainview Nursing Home	Spartanburg, SC	3.1 mi	1 of 5	132	(864) 582-4175
White Oak Manor - Spartanburg	Spartanburg, SC	3.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(864) 585-0241
Magnolia Manor - Spartanburg	Spartanburg, SC	3.6 mi	3 of 5	95	(864) 585-0218
Spartanburg Hospital For Restorative Care SNF	Spartanburg, SC	3.7 mi	5 of 5	25	(864) 560-3265
Physical Rehabilitation And Wellness Center Of Spa	Spartanburg, SC	4.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(864) 542-8515

Hospices serving Arkwright

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Hospice Upstate	Spartanburg, SC	2.1 mi	(864) 582-8844
Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	6.1 mi	(864) 560-3900
Agape Care South Carolina Ii	Spartanburg, SC	6.1 mi	(800) 932-2738
Kindred Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	6.1 mi	(864) 585-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Arkwright. 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 Arkwright

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 38% of the $3,294 monthly median income of Arkwright 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 Arkwright: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arkwright?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are White Oak At North Grove Inc in Spartanburg (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Mountainview Nursing Home in Spartanburg (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); White Oak Manor - Spartanburg in Spartanburg (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Arkwright?

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 38% of the $3,294 monthly median income of Arkwright 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Arkwright, SC