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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Atlanta, TX: the local picture

175

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

1,140

residents 65 or older (21% of Atlanta)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cass County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Atlanta has about 175 residents aged 85 or older among 1,140 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Cass County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% 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 Cass County and Texas

Census figure	Atlanta	Cass County	Texas
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	13%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	39%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	26%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	4.4%	35%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,065	$43,883	—

Older residents in towns around Atlanta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Vivian, LA	20 mi	449	21
Wake Village, TX	22 mi	813	24
Nash, TX	23 mi	515	65
Texarkana, TX	24 mi	6,499	762
Texarkana, AR	25 mi	4,984	418
New Boston, TX	28 mi	974	99

Nursing homes near Atlanta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose Haven Retreat	Atlanta, TX	0.5 mi	4 of 5	108	(903) 796-4127
Golden Villa	Atlanta, TX	0.6 mi	2 of 5	120	(903) 796-0290
Focused Care At Linden	Linden, TX	14 mi	1 of 5	131	(903) 756-5537
Vivian Healthcare Center	Vivian, LA	20 mi	4 of 5	95	(318) 375-2203
Avir At Citizens Trail	Texarkana, TX	22 mi	1 of 5	114	(903) 838-9526
The Springs Of Texarkana	Texarkana, AR	23 mi	4 of 5	173	(870) 772-4427

Hospices serving Atlanta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heritage Hospice Of Texarkana LLC	Texarkana, TX	25 mi	(903) 792-0716
Retreat Health Care Services Inc	Texarkana, TX	25 mi	(903) 793-0282
Gentiva	Texarkana, TX	25 mi	(903) 675-8941
Hospice Of Texarkana Inc	Texarkana, TX	25 mi	(903) 794-4263

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 Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,505 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. Texas'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 STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

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 Rose Haven Retreat in Atlanta (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Golden Villa in Atlanta (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Focused Care At Linden in Linden (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Atlanta?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $3,505 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. Texas'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.

More near 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, TX