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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bainbridge, GA: the local picture

478

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

2,732

residents 65 or older (19% of Bainbridge)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Decatur County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bainbridge has about 478 residents aged 85 or older among 2,732 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Decatur County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Bainbridge 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.

Bainbridge compared with Decatur County and Georgia

Census figure	Bainbridge	Decatur County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.3%	6.8%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,345	$45,583	—

Older residents in towns around Bainbridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Donalsonville, GA	20 mi	623	37
Chattahoochee, FL	21 mi	400	21
Cairo, GA	22 mi	1,522	222
Quincy, FL	24 mi	1,187	84
Pelham, GA	29 mi	669	86
Camilla, GA	31 mi	925	144

Nursing homes near Bainbridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Manor Nursing Home	Bainbridge, GA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	107	(229) 246-3500
Bainbridge Landing Of Journey LLC	Bainbridge, GA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	100	(229) 243-0931
Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation	Whigham, GA	15 mi	1 of 5	142	(229) 307-2004
Seminole Manor Nursing Home	Donalsonville, GA	21 mi	2 of 5	75	(229) 524-2733
Miller Nursing Home	Colquitt, GA	21 mi	5 of 5	157	(229) 758-4270
Archbold Living Cairo	Cairo, GA	22 mi	2 of 5	75	(229) 377-0274

Hospices serving Bainbridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Bainbridge, GA	0.3 mi	(229) 246-6330
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia	Thomasville, GA	36 mi	(229) 584-5500
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	52 mi	(229) 349-6390
Affinity Hospice	Valdosta, GA	74 mi	(229) 242-8904

Straight-line miles from the center of Bainbridge. 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 Bainbridge

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 32% of the $3,779 monthly median income of Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bainbridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Memorial Manor Nursing Home in Bainbridge (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bainbridge Landing Of Journey LLC in Bainbridge (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pinewood Health And Rehabilitation in Whigham (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bainbridge?

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 32% of the $3,779 monthly median income of Bainbridge 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.

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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 Bainbridge, GA