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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Calhoun, GA: the local picture

284

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

2,903

residents 65 or older (16% of Calhoun)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Calhoun has about 284 residents aged 85 or older among 2,903 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Gordon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Calhoun 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.

Calhoun compared with Gordon County and Georgia

Census figure	Calhoun	Gordon County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	16%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,969	$42,584	—

Older residents in towns around Calhoun

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Adairsville, GA	8.9 mi	1,101	26
Dalton, GA	19 mi	4,479	797
Chatsworth, GA	21 mi	646	76
Rome, GA	22 mi	6,259	836
Summerville, GA	24 mi	977	225
Cartersville, GA	24 mi	2,949	224

Nursing homes near Calhoun

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gordon Health And Rehabilitation	Calhoun, GA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	117	(706) 625-0044
Calhoun Crossing Of Journey LLC	Calhoun, GA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 629-1289
Wildwood Health And Rehab	Talking Rock, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	44	(706) 692-6014
Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rome, GA	20 mi	3 of 5	100	(706) 378-3383
Pruitthealth - Rome	Rome, GA	20 mi	2 of 5	100	(706) 236-6002
Ridgewood Manor Health And Rehabilitation	Dalton, GA	20 mi	4 of 5	102	(706) 226-1021

Hospices serving Calhoun

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homespun Hospice, LLC	Calhoun, GA	0.2 mi	(678) 986-7746
Compassus-North Georgia	Calhoun, GA	0.2 mi	(706) 602-9001
Tapestry Hospice Of Northwest Georgia, LLC	Calhoun, GA	0.2 mi	(706) 383-8812
Pruitthealth Hospice-Calhoun	Calhoun, GA	0.2 mi	(706) 602-9546

Straight-line miles from the center of Calhoun. 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 Calhoun

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 44% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Calhoun 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 Calhoun: common questions

What nursing homes are near Calhoun?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gordon Health And Rehabilitation in Calhoun (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Calhoun Crossing Of Journey LLC in Calhoun (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wildwood Health And Rehab in Talking Rock (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Calhoun?

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 44% of the $2,747 monthly median income of Calhoun 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 Calhoun, GA