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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bethel Manor, VA: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

5

residents 65 or older (0.1% of Bethel Manor)

0.0%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in York County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bethel Manor has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 5 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.

0.0% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in York County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

0.0% of older Bethel Manor 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.

Bethel Manor compared with York County and Virginia

Census figure	Bethel Manor	York County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	0.1%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	0.0%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	5.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	11%	17%

Older residents in towns around Bethel Manor

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newport News, VA	5.6 mi	25,916	2,672
Poquoson, VA	7.0 mi	2,474	337
Hampton, VA	7.8 mi	22,962	2,048
Carrollton, VA	12 mi	983	22
Gloucester Point, VA	13 mi	2,331	218
Smithfield, VA	14 mi	1,645	188

Nursing homes near Bethel Manor

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Chesapeake	Newport News, VA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	52	(757) 599-4376
Bayside Of Poquoson Health And Rehab	Poquoson, VA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	60	(757) 868-9960
Hampton Health & Rehab Center, LLC	Hampton, VA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	86	(757) 224-2230
Marcella Post Acute	Hampton, VA	3.6 mi	2 of 5	180	(757) 827-8953
Langley Post Acute	Hampton, VA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	70	(757) 826-4922
Newport Post Acute	Newport News, VA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	60	(757) 595-3733

Hospices serving Bethel Manor

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Riverside Hospice Care	Newport News, VA	3.4 mi	(757) 594-2745
Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice-Newport News	Newport News, VA	4.2 mi	(757) 855-1355
Gentiva Ii	Newport News, VA	4.2 mi	(757) 874-1237
Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC	Newport News, VA	4.2 mi	(757) 330-8050

Straight-line miles from the center of Bethel Manor. 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 Bethel Manor

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. 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 Bethel Manor: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bethel Manor?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Chesapeake in Newport News (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bayside Of Poquoson Health And Rehab in Poquoson (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hampton Health & Rehab Center, LLC in Hampton (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bethel Manor?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Bethel Manor, VA