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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cayce, SC: the local picture

259

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

2,419

residents 65 or older (18% of Cayce)

42%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cayce has about 259 residents aged 85 or older among 2,419 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Lexington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Cayce 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.

Cayce compared with Lexington County and South Carolina

Census figure	Cayce	Lexington County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.2%	8.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.9%	9.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,016	$60,432	—

Older residents in towns around Cayce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Arthurtown, SC	2.4 mi	117	0
Springdale, SC	4.2 mi	447	70
West Columbia, SC	4.4 mi	3,928	926
Pine Ridge, SC	4.5 mi	605	22
Capitol View, SC	6.7 mi	659	49
Oak Grove, SC	6.8 mi	1,990	163

Nursing homes near Cayce

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community	West Columbia, SC	2.6 mi	5 of 5	22	(803) 796-6490
Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center	Columbia, SC	4.1 mi	2 of 5	88	(803) 699-4111
Pruitthealth- Columbia	Columbia, SC	4.6 mi	1 of 5	144	(964) 341-6758
Forest Acres Post Acute	Columbia, SC	4.8 mi	1 of 5	132	(803) 256-4983
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation	West Columbia, SC	4.9 mi	3 of 5	98	(803) 739-5282
C M Tucker Jr Nursing Care Center Fewell And Stone	Columbia, SC	5.1 mi	2 of 5	252	(803) 737-5300

Hospices serving Cayce

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medical Services Of America Hospice-Columbia	Columbia, SC	3.5 mi	(803) 400-1177
Compassionate Care Hospice Of South Carolina, LLC	West Columbia, SC	4.2 mi	(803) 731-8110
Pruitthealth Hospice- Columbia	Columbia, SC	7.8 mi	(803) 771-0489
Prisma Health Hospice Midlands	Columbia, SC	7.8 mi	(803) 296-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Cayce. 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 Cayce

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 22% of the $5,585 monthly median income of Cayce 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 Cayce: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cayce?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Midlands Health & Rehabilitation Center in Columbia (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth- Columbia in Columbia (4.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cayce?

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 22% of the $5,585 monthly median income of Cayce 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 Cayce, SC