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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bensley, VA: the local picture

44

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

566

residents 65 or older (9.5% of Bensley)

51%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bensley has about 44 residents aged 85 or older among 566 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.

51% 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.

37% of older Bensley 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.

Bensley compared with Chesterfield County and Virginia

Census figure	Bensley	Chesterfield County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	9.5%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	6.4%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	42%	14%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,772	$74,566	—

Older residents in towns around Bensley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Meadowbrook, VA	2.0 mi	3,595	289
Bellwood, VA	2.9 mi	1,079	81
Richmond, VA	6.0 mi	32,244	3,177
Manchester, VA	6.1 mi	1,537	130
Montrose, VA	6.4 mi	1,522	366
Chester, VA	6.6 mi	3,685	359

Nursing homes near Bensley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center	Richmond, VA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	200	(804) 371-8000
Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	5.4 mi	1 of 5	174	(804) 231-0231
Health Care Center Lucy Corr	Chesterfield, VA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	216	(804) 748-1511
Beaufont Health And Rehabilitation Center	Richmond, VA	6.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 272-2918
The Virginia Home	Richmond, VA	6.6 mi	3 of 5	130	(804) 359-4093
Tyler's Retreat At Iron Bridge	Chester, VA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	90	(804) 706-1023

Hospices serving Bensley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Richmond, L.L.C.	Richmond, VA	5.7 mi	(804) 554-5530
Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, VA	7.5 mi	(804) 309-3660
Enhabit Hospice (Richmond)	Richmond, VA	8.0 mi	(804) 726-2855
Trinity Hospice	Richmond, VA	8.0 mi	(804) 613-4529

Straight-line miles from the center of Bensley. 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 Bensley

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 32% of the $3,981 monthly median income of Bensley 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 Bensley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bensley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Forest Hill Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond (5.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Health Care Center Lucy Corr in Chesterfield (5.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bensley?

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 32% of the $3,981 monthly median income of Bensley 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 Bensley, VA