Dementia Care in Butner, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Butner, NC: the local picture

78

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,357

residents 65 or older (17% of Butner)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Granville County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Butner has about 78 residents aged 85 or older among 1,357 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Granville County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Butner 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.

Butner compared with Granville County and North Carolina

Census figure	Butner	Granville County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	9.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,082	$46,986	—

Older residents in towns around Butner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Creedmoor, NC	3.6 mi	809	12
Durham, NC	14 mi	39,442	3,896
Oxford, NC	16 mi	2,347	399
Youngsville, NC	16 mi	218	34
Franklinton, NC	16 mi	366	57
Wake Forest, NC	17 mi	6,766	492

Nursing homes near Butner

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Treyburn Rehabilitation Center	Durham, NC	7.5 mi	3 of 5	132	(919) 477-4474
Carver Living Center	Durham, NC	11 mi	1 of 5	232	(919) 471-3558
Accordius Health At Rose Manor LLC	Durham, NC	11 mi	2 of 5	111	(919) 477-9805
Croasdaile Village	Durham, NC	13 mi	4 of 5	102	(919) 384-2304
Hillcrest Convalescent Center	Durham, NC	13 mi	5 of 5	86	(919) 286-7705
Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center	Durham, NC	13 mi	4 of 5	96	(919) 286-0751

Hospices serving Butner

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kindred Hospice	Oxford, NC	15 mi	(919) 603-0126
Duke Hospice	Durham, NC	18 mi	(919) 613-4663
Unc Hospice	Chapel Hill, NC	21 mi	(984) 215-2650
Community Home Care Of Vance County	Henderson, NC	23 mi	(252) 972-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Butner. 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 Butner

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Butner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Butner: common questions

What nursing homes are near Butner?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Treyburn Rehabilitation Center in Durham (7.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Carver Living Center in Durham (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Accordius Health At Rose Manor LLC in Durham (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Butner?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $5,507 monthly median income of Butner households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Butner, NC