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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Baxley, GA: the local picture

158

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

998

residents 65 or older (20% of Baxley)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Appling County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Baxley has about 158 residents aged 85 or older among 998 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Appling County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Baxley 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.

Baxley compared with Appling County and Georgia

Census figure	Baxley	Appling County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	10%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,930	$37,893	—

Older residents in towns around Baxley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hazlehurst, GA	16 mi	587	74
Alma, GA	17 mi	714	75
Nicholls, GA	24 mi	263	3
Reidsville, GA	26 mi	423	74
Glennville, GA	27 mi	1,004	102
Jesup, GA	29 mi	2,417	245

Nursing homes near Baxley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation Pavilion	Baxley, GA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	101	(912) 367-9841
Hazelhurst Court Care And Rehabilitation Center	Hazlehurst, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	73	(912) 375-3677
Twin Oaks Convalescent Center	Alma, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	88	(912) 632-7293

Hospices serving Baxley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Comfort Care Hospice	Baxley, GA	1.3 mi	(912) 367-4146
Georgia Hospice Care	Jesup, GA	29 mi	(912) 427-3202
Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc.	Jesup, GA	29 mi	(912) 588-0080
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	30 mi	(912) 537-0063

Straight-line miles from the center of Baxley. 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 Baxley

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 51% of the $2,411 monthly median income of Baxley 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 Baxley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Baxley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Appling Nursing And Rehabilitation Pavilion in Baxley (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hazelhurst Court Care And Rehabilitation Center in Hazlehurst (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Twin Oaks Convalescent Center in Alma (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Baxley?

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 51% of the $2,411 monthly median income of Baxley 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 Baxley, GA