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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carthage, NC: the local picture

116

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

565

residents 65 or older (20% of Carthage)

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Moore County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carthage has about 116 residents aged 85 or older among 565 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.

61% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Moore County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Carthage 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.

Carthage compared with Moore County and North Carolina

Census figure	Carthage	Moore County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	7.3%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,667	$65,485	—

Older residents in towns around Carthage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Whispering Pines, NC	5.6 mi	770	31
Southern Pines, NC	8.8 mi	4,205	963
Pinehurst, NC	9.7 mi	7,487	657
Seven Lakes, NC	11 mi	2,126	72
Aberdeen, NC	13 mi	1,269	125
Sanford, NC	18 mi	4,768	712

Nursing homes near Carthage

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peak Resources - Pinelake	Carthage, NC	0.8 mi	4 of 5	108	(910) 947-5155
The Greens At Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce	Pinehurst, NC	8.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(910) 295-1781
Saint Joseph Of The Pines Health Center	Pinehurst, NC	9.9 mi	5 of 5	176	(910) 246-1000
Penick Village	Southern Pines, NC	10 mi	5 of 5	32	(910) 692-0306
Pinehurst Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Pinehurst, NC	11 mi	2 of 5	144	(910) 295-6158
Inn At Quail Haven Village	Pinehurst, NC	11 mi	4 of 5	35	(910) 295-2294

Hospices serving Carthage

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Firsthealth Hospice	West End, NC	8.6 mi	(910) 715-6000
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Raeford, NC	25 mi	(910) 565-5226
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	31 mi	(910) 323-9816
Richmond County Hospice Inc	Rockingham, NC	34 mi	(910) 997-4464

Straight-line miles from the center of Carthage. 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 Carthage

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 49% of the $2,639 monthly median income of Carthage 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 Carthage: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carthage?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Peak Resources - Pinelake in Carthage (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Greens At Pinehurst Rehabilitation & Living Ce in Pinehurst (8.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Saint Joseph Of The Pines Health Center in Pinehurst (9.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carthage?

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 49% of the $2,639 monthly median income of Carthage 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 Carthage, NC