Dementia Care in Berea, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Berea, SC: the local picture

400

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

3,119

residents 65 or older (18% of Berea)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Greenville County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Berea has about 400 residents aged 85 or older among 3,119 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Greenville County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Berea 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.

Berea compared with Greenville County and South Carolina

Census figure	Berea	Greenville County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	13%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,707	$56,328	—

Older residents in towns around Berea

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Parker, SC	2.1 mi	1,348	143
Sans Souci, SC	2.6 mi	1,239	124
Judson, SC	3.8 mi	173	8
Welcome, SC	4.4 mi	764	69
Dunean, SC	4.8 mi	656	70
Travelers Rest, SC	5.8 mi	1,326	108

Nursing homes near Berea

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heartland Health Care Center - Greenville East	Greenville, SC	1.1 mi	2 of 5	132	(864) 246-2721
West Village Post Acute	Greenville, SC	3.2 mi	2 of 5	132	(864) 295-1331
Greenville Post Acute	Greenville, SC	3.9 mi	2 of 5	132	(864) 232-2442
Magnolia Manor - Greenville	Greenville, SC	4.1 mi	2 of 5	99	(864) 232-5368
The Arboretum At The Woodlands	Greenville, SC	4.2 mi	5 of 5	30	(864) 371-3100
Presbyterian Home Of SC - Foothills	Easley, SC	7.0 mi	2 of 5	22	(864) 859-3367

Hospices serving Berea

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice Of Greenville LLC	Greenville, SC	6.8 mi	(610) 828-3455
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice	Greenville, SC	7.4 mi	(864) 627-1200
Pathway Hospice LLC	Greenville, SC	7.4 mi	(843) 312-6812
Affinity Hospice	Greenville, SC	8.3 mi	(864) 482-7110

Straight-line miles from the center of Berea. 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 Berea

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,226 monthly median income of Berea households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Berea: common questions

What nursing homes are near Berea?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heartland Health Care Center - Greenville East in Greenville (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); West Village Post Acute in Greenville (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Greenville Post Acute in Greenville (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Berea?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,226 monthly median income of Berea households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Berea, SC