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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Blythewood, SC: the local picture

305

residents 85 or older (5.3% of all residents)

983

residents 65 or older (17% of Blythewood)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Richland County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Blythewood has about 305 residents aged 85 or older among 983 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Richland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Blythewood 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.

Blythewood compared with Richland County and South Carolina

Census figure	Blythewood	Richland County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.9%	8.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,591	$55,737	—

Older residents in towns around Blythewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dentsville, SC	9.5 mi	2,097	239
Woodfield, SC	11 mi	1,595	342
Forest Acres, SC	12 mi	2,384	455
Winnsboro, SC	12 mi	592	41
St. Andrews, SC	13 mi	2,745	240
Columbia, SC	13 mi	16,083	1,426

Nursing homes near Blythewood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Columbia, SC	7.2 mi	3 of 5	80	(803) 691-5720
Pruitthealth- Blythewood	Columbia, SC	8.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(803) 419-9863
Nhc Healthcare - Parklane	Columbia, SC	9.0 mi	5 of 5	106	(803) 741-9090
Ridgeway Manor Healthcare Center	Ridgeway, SC	9.7 mi	1 of 5	112	(803) 337-2257
Wildewood Downs	Columbia, SC	11 mi	5 of 5	32	(803) 788-5115
Life Care Center Of Columbia	Columbia, SC	11 mi	2 of 5	179	(803) 865-1999

Hospices serving Blythewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Hospice LLC	Columbia, SC	10 mi	(803) 699-3233
Pruitthealth Hospice- Columbia	Columbia, SC	13 mi	(803) 771-0489
Caris Healthcare Columbia	Columbia, SC	13 mi	(803) 794-4141
Prisma Health Hospice Midlands	Columbia, SC	13 mi	(803) 296-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Blythewood. 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 Blythewood

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 24% of the $5,299 monthly median income of Blythewood 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 Blythewood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blythewood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rice Estate Rehabilitation And Healthcare in Columbia (7.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth- Blythewood in Columbia (8.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare - Parklane in Columbia (9.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Blythewood?

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 24% of the $5,299 monthly median income of Blythewood 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 Blythewood, SC