Dementia Care in Bellwood, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bellwood, VA: the local picture

81

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,079

residents 65 or older (14% of Bellwood)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Chesterfield County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bellwood has about 81 residents aged 85 or older among 1,079 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Chesterfield County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Bellwood 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.

Bellwood compared with Chesterfield County and Virginia

Census figure	Bellwood	Chesterfield County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	6.4%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	14%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,258	$74,566	—

Older residents in towns around Bellwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Meadowbrook, VA	2.7 mi	3,595	289
Bensley, VA	2.9 mi	566	44
Chester, VA	3.7 mi	3,685	359
Manchester, VA	8.2 mi	1,537	130
Enon, VA	8.3 mi	655	75
Rockwood, VA	8.5 mi	2,081	84

Nursing homes near Bellwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Health Care Center Lucy Corr	Chesterfield, VA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	216	(804) 748-1511
Tyler's Retreat At Iron Bridge	Chester, VA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	90	(804) 706-1023
Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center	Richmond, VA	6.4 mi	5 of 5	200	(804) 371-8000
Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	8.2 mi	1 of 5	174	(804) 231-0231
Beaufont Health And Rehabilitation Center	Richmond, VA	8.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 272-2918
The Laurels Of Bon Air	Bon Air, VA	9.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(804) 521-9980

Hospices serving Bellwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Richmond, L.L.C.	Richmond, VA	8.5 mi	(804) 554-5530
Athc - Hospice, LLC	Colonial Heights, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 520-7766
Trinity Hospice	Richmond, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 613-4529
Gentiva	Richmond, VA	9.6 mi	(804) 290-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Bellwood. 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 Bellwood

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,605 monthly median income of Bellwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Bellwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bellwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Health Care Center Lucy Corr in Chesterfield (4.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Tyler's Retreat At Iron Bridge in Chester (4.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond (6.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bellwood?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $3,605 monthly median income of Bellwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Bellwood, VA