In-Home Dementia Care in Candler-McAfee, GA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Candler-McAfee, GA: the local picture

464

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

5,061

residents 65 or older (24% of Candler-McAfee)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Candler-McAfee has about 464 residents aged 85 or older among 5,061 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.

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

28% of older Candler-McAfee 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.

Candler-McAfee compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Candler-McAfee	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.9%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,223	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Candler-McAfee

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Panthersville, GA	1.3 mi	1,763	94
Belvedere Park, GA	1.7 mi	1,802	137
Gresham Park, GA	2.7 mi	1,555	80
Avondale Estates, GA	3.0 mi	861	25
Decatur, GA	3.4 mi	3,597	506
Scottdale, GA	4.8 mi	1,151	26

Nursing homes near Candler-McAfee

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Glenwood Health Center By Harborview	Decatur, GA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	225	(404) 284-6414
Pruitthealth - Decatur	Decatur, GA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	146	(404) 212-3400
Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The	Decatur, GA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	103	(404) 373-6231
Georgia Regional Atlanta Ltc	Decatur, GA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	66	(404) 243-2110
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Decatur, GA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	140	(404) 296-5440
Harborview Decatur	Decatur, GA	4.7 mi	3 of 5	73	(404) 292-0626

Hospices serving Candler-McAfee

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	1.1 mi	(770) 456-5701
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	2.5 mi	(404) 537-1960
Opuscare Of Georgia	Stonecrest, GA	3.3 mi	(770) 483-9111
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Decatur, GA	3.3 mi	(404) 683-9844

Straight-line miles from the center of Candler-McAfee. 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 Candler-McAfee

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee: common questions

What nursing homes are near Candler-McAfee?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Glenwood Health Center By Harborview in Decatur (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Decatur in Decatur (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The in Decatur (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Candler-McAfee?

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 34% of the $3,602 monthly median income of Candler-McAfee 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 Candler-McAfee, GA