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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Central, SC: the local picture

88

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

386

residents 65 or older (7.3% of Central)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Pickens County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Central has about 88 residents aged 85 or older among 386 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 (38% in Pickens County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

50% of older Central 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.

Central compared with Pickens County and South Carolina

Census figure	Central	Pickens County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	7.3%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	5.6%	8.4%

Older residents in towns around Central

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clemson, SC	3.4 mi	2,403	466
Clemson University, SC	4.8 mi	0	0
Pendleton, SC	5.6 mi	750	75
Liberty, SC	6.5 mi	698	26
Keowee Key, SC	10 mi	1,714	164
Seneca, SC	11 mi	1,835	232

Nursing homes near Central

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Pickens	Six Mile, SC	8.6 mi	5 of 5	44	(864) 868-2307
Seneca Health & Rehabilitation Center	Seneca, SC	12 mi	3 of 5	132	(864) 882-1642
Manna Post Acute	Pickens, SC	12 mi	3 of 5	130	(864) 878-4739
Lila Doyle Post Acute	Seneca, SC	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(864) 885-7675
Fleetwood Post Acute	Easley, SC	13 mi	2 of 5	103	(864) 859-9754
Powdersville Post-Acute	Easley, SC	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(864) 859-3236

Hospices serving Central

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills	Seneca, SC	10 mi	(864) 882-8940
Patriot Hospice	Easley, SC	11 mi	(864) 991-8414
Gentiva	Anderson, SC	14 mi	(864) 297-3164
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc	Anderson, SC	16 mi	(800) 261-8636

Straight-line miles from the center of Central. 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 Central

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. 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 Central: common questions

What nursing homes are near Central?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Pickens in Six Mile (8.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Seneca Health & Rehabilitation Center in Seneca (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Manna Post Acute in Pickens (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Central?

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. 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.

More near Central

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Other care in Central

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Central, SC