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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Benson, NC: the local picture

48

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

816

residents 65 or older (19% of Benson)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Johnston County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Benson has about 48 residents aged 85 or older among 816 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Johnston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Benson 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.

Benson compared with Johnston County and North Carolina

Census figure	Benson	Johnston County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.6%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	16%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,539	$53,545	—

Older residents in towns around Benson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dunn, NC	6.6 mi	1,916	349
Erwin, NC	8.7 mi	1,019	144
Buies Creek, NC	11 mi	332	123
Angier, NC	14 mi	1,061	49
Smithfield, NC	14 mi	2,473	311
Lillington, NC	15 mi	681	53

Nursing homes near Benson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of	Benson, NC	1.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(919) 207-1717
The Carrolton Of Dunn	Dunn, NC	7.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(910) 892-8843
Harnett Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dunn, NC	7.9 mi	5 of 5	100	(910) 891-4600
Lillington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lillington, NC	13 mi	1 of 5	129	(910) 983-5141
Liberty Healthcare Services Of Golden Years Nursin	Falcon, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	58	(910) 980-1271
Barbour Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Smithfield, NC	15 mi	4 of 5	165	(919) 934-6017

Hospices serving Benson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	14 mi	(919) 938-7505
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	30 mi	(919) 828-0890
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	32 mi	(919) 877-9959
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	32 mi	(910) 323-9816

Straight-line miles from the center of Benson. 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 Benson

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 35% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Benson 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 Benson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Benson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of in Benson (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Carrolton Of Dunn in Dunn (7.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harnett Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Dunn (7.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Benson?

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 35% of the $3,712 monthly median income of Benson 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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Benson, NC