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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Barbecue, NC: the local picture

25

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

506

residents 65 or older (8.6% of Barbecue)

61%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Barbecue has about 25 residents aged 85 or older among 506 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.

61% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Harnett County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

2.6% of older Barbecue 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.

Barbecue compared with Harnett County and North Carolina

Census figure	Barbecue	Harnett County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	8.6%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	2.6%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,207	$43,103	—

Older residents in towns around Barbecue

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Spout Springs, NC	3.6 mi	1,153	94
Anderson Creek, NC	5.5 mi	1,030	102
Spring Lake, NC	10 mi	913	56
Sanford, NC	14 mi	4,768	712
Lillington, NC	14 mi	681	53
Fayetteville, NC	17 mi	27,093	3,098

Nursing homes near Barbecue

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Sanford, NC	8.3 mi	2 of 5	80	(919) 499-2206
Westfield Rehabilitation And Health Center	Sanford, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	83	(919) 775-5404
Emerald Health & Rehab Center	Lillington, NC	14 mi	2 of 5	96	(910) 814-8030
Lillington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lillington, NC	16 mi	1 of 5	129	(910) 983-5141
Whispering Pines Nursing & Rehab Center	Fayetteville, NC	18 mi	4 of 5	86	(910) 488-0711
Highland House Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Fayetteville, NC	18 mi	2 of 5	106	(910) 488-2295

Hospices serving Barbecue

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Raeford, NC	26 mi	(910) 565-5226
Firsthealth Hospice	West End, NC	29 mi	(910) 715-6000
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	55 mi	(919) 494-3773

Straight-line miles from the center of Barbecue. 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 Barbecue

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 40% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Barbecue 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 Barbecue: common questions

What nursing homes are near Barbecue?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Liberty Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Sanford (8.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westfield Rehabilitation And Health Center in Sanford (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Emerald Health & Rehab Center in Lillington (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Barbecue?

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 40% of the $3,267 monthly median income of Barbecue 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.

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