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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Buckhead, GA: the local picture

76

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

279

residents 65 or older (5.9% of Buckhead)

51%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Buckhead has about 76 residents aged 85 or older among 279 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Bryan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Buckhead 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.

Buckhead compared with Bryan County and Georgia

Census figure	Buckhead	Bryan County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	5.9%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	21%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	11%	15%

Older residents in towns around Buckhead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Richmond Hill, GA	3.9 mi	1,179	166
Georgetown, GA	8.5 mi	1,427	107
Montgomery, GA	11 mi	1,054	257
Savannah, GA	11 mi	21,137	2,163
Skidaway Island, GA	14 mi	4,826	402
Garden City, GA	16 mi	1,182	205

Nursing homes near Buckhead

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Richmond Hill, GA	7.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(912) 756-6131
Magnolia Manor Of Midway	Midway, GA	8.3 mi	2 of 5	169	(912) 884-3361
Pruitthealth - Savannah	Savannah, GA	10 mi	2 of 5	140	(912) 927-9416
Abercorn Rehabilitation Center	Savannah, GA	11 mi	1 of 5	100	(912) 925-4402
Oaks Health Ctr At The Marshes Of Skidaway Island	Savannah, GA	13 mi	4 of 5	23	(912) 598-5030
Savannah Post Acute LLC	Savannah, GA	15 mi	1 of 5	120	(912) 352-8615

Hospices serving Buckhead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Dublin, GA	107 mi	(800) 932-2738
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Gray, GA	155 mi	(478) 936-8959
Pruitthealth Hospice-Athens	Watkinsville, GA	186 mi	(706) 552-1699
St. Mary's Hospice Services	Watkinsville, GA	186 mi	(706) 389-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Buckhead. 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 Buckhead

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. 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 Buckhead: common questions

What nursing homes are near Buckhead?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr in Richmond Hill (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Magnolia Manor Of Midway in Midway (8.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Savannah in Savannah (10 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Buckhead?

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. 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 (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 Buckhead, GA