Dementia Care in Blakely, GA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Blakely, GA: the local picture

164

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

836

residents 65 or older (16% of Blakely)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Blakely has about 164 residents aged 85 or older among 836 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Blakely 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.

Blakely compared with Georgia

Census figure	Blakely	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.1%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,542	—

Older residents in towns around Blakely

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Abbeville, AL	23 mi	995	138
Donalsonville, GA	24 mi	623	37
Headland, AL	25 mi	820	66
Cuthbert, GA	28 mi	495	25
Dothan, AL	30 mi	13,436	1,421
Taylor, AL	36 mi	358	8

Nursing homes near Blakely

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Early Memorial Nursing Facility	Blakely, GA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	127	(229) 723-3796
Calhoun Nursing Home	Edison, GA	16 mi	5 of 5	60	(229) 835-2251
Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The	Fort Gaines, GA	17 mi	2 of 5	60	(229) 768-2521
Miller Nursing Home	Colquitt, GA	18 mi	5 of 5	157	(229) 758-4270
Henry County Health And Rehabilitation Facility	Abbeville, AL	23 mi	4 of 5	142	(334) 585-2241
Seminole Manor Nursing Home	Donalsonville, GA	23 mi	2 of 5	75	(229) 524-2733

Hospices serving Blakely

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Bainbridge, GA	39 mi	(229) 246-6330
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	47 mi	(229) 349-6390

Straight-line miles from the center of Blakely. 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 Blakely

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,962 monthly median income of Blakely households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Blakely: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blakely?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Early Memorial Nursing Facility in Blakely (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Calhoun Nursing Home in Edison (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The in Fort Gaines (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Blakely?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,962 monthly median income of Blakely households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Blakely, GA