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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Blackstone, VA: the local picture

121

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

670

residents 65 or older (20% of Blackstone)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Nottoway County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Blackstone has about 121 residents aged 85 or older among 670 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Nottoway County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Blackstone 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.

Blackstone compared with Nottoway County and Virginia

Census figure	Blackstone	Nottoway County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	19%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	4.6%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,875	$38,712	—

Older residents in towns around Blackstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Crewe, VA	9.8 mi	294	26
South Hill, VA	26 mi	1,251	327
Farmville, VA	26 mi	1,372	276
Woodlake, VA	29 mi	1,190	18
Brandermill, VA	31 mi	2,991	346
Matoaca, VA	31 mi	296	8

Nursing homes near Blackstone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Hall-Blackstone	Blackstone, VA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	180	(434) 292-5301
Wayland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Keysville, VA	14 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 736-8406
Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Amelia, VA	18 mi	1 of 5	100	(804) 561-5611
Lawrenceville Health & Rehabilitation	Lawrenceville, VA	24 mi	1 of 5	77	(434) 848-4766

Hospices serving Blackstone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Of Blackstone	Blackstone, VA	1.2 mi	(434) 480-4578
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	27 mi	(434) 315-0175
Centra Hospice Farmville	Farmville, VA	27 mi	(434) 315-2885
Crater Community Hospice, Inc	Petersburg, VA	35 mi	(804) 526-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Blackstone. 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 Blackstone

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 29% of the $4,323 monthly median income of Blackstone 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 Blackstone: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blackstone?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heritage Hall-Blackstone in Blackstone (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wayland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Keysville (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Amelia (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Blackstone?

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 29% of the $4,323 monthly median income of Blackstone 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 Blackstone, VA