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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Burnettown, SC: the local picture

9

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

441

residents 65 or older (14% of Burnettown)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Burnettown has about 9 residents aged 85 or older among 441 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Aiken County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Burnettown 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.

Burnettown compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	Burnettown	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	6.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,156	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around Burnettown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clearwater, SC	3.0 mi	338	38
Gloverville, SC	3.0 mi	357	60
Belvedere, SC	4.2 mi	756	59
North Augusta, SC	5.3 mi	4,801	423
Aiken, SC	8.1 mi	9,475	1,450
New Ellenton, SC	13 mi	376	35

Nursing homes near Burnettown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth- North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	5.1 mi	3 of 5	132	(803) 278-2170
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	5.3 mi	4 of 5	192	(803) 278-4272
Aiken Rehabilitation And Care Center	Aiken, SC	6.8 mi	3 of 5	125	(803) 642-8376
Anchor Post Acute	Aiken, SC	8.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(803) 643-3694
Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills	Augusta, GA	8.8 mi	4 of 5	94	(706) 737-8258
Pruitthealth- Aiken	Aiken, SC	9.1 mi	1 of 5	176	(803) 649-6264

Hospices serving Burnettown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Aiken, SC	8.7 mi	(803) 648-2117
Enhabit Hospice	Aiken, SC	9.8 mi	(803) 335-0821
Helping Hands Hospice Of South Carolina LLC	Aiken, SC	9.8 mi	(803) 226-0961
Trinity Hospice Of Aiken	Aiken, SC	9.8 mi	(803) 641-8220

Straight-line miles from the center of Burnettown. 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 Burnettown

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 44% of the $2,846 monthly median income of Burnettown 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 Burnettown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Burnettown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth- North Augusta in North Augusta (5.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta in North Augusta (5.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aiken Rehabilitation And Care Center in Aiken (6.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Burnettown?

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 44% of the $2,846 monthly median income of Burnettown 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 Burnettown, SC