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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Atlanta, GA: the local picture

6,445

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

62,059

residents 65 or older (12% of Atlanta)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Atlanta has about 6,445 residents aged 85 or older among 62,059 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 (30% in Fulton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Atlanta 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.

Atlanta compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Atlanta	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	18%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,877	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Atlanta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Druid Hills, GA	5.6 mi	1,503	161
North Druid Hills, GA	6.8 mi	2,208	659
East Point, GA	7.0 mi	4,035	501
Hapeville, GA	7.1 mi	587	0
Vinings, GA	7.1 mi	1,684	89
Decatur, GA	7.3 mi	3,597	506

Nursing homes near Atlanta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center	Atlanta, GA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	206	(404) 794-2477
Pruitthealth - West Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(404) 799-9267
A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc, The	Atlanta, GA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	138	(404) 688-6731
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation	Atlanta, GA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	186	(404) 523-1613
Westminster Commons	Atlanta, GA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	90	(404) 874-2233
Buckhead Center For Nursing & Healing	Atlanta, GA	3.9 mi	1 of 5	179	(404) 351-6041

Hospices serving Atlanta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	5.6 mi	(770) 525-5550
The Weinstein Hospice	Atlanta, GA	6.9 mi	(404) 352-4308
Brighton Hospice Georgia, LLC	Brookhaven, GA	7.2 mi	(470) 737-9490
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Decatur, GA	7.3 mi	(404) 683-9844

Straight-line miles from the center of Atlanta. 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 Atlanta

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 33% of the $3,740 monthly median income of Atlanta 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 Atlanta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Atlanta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center in Atlanta (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - West Atlanta in Atlanta (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc, The in Atlanta (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Atlanta?

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 33% of the $3,740 monthly median income of Atlanta 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.

More near Atlanta

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Other care in Atlanta

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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 Atlanta, GA