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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clarkston, GA: the local picture

24

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

598

residents 65 or older (4.1% of Clarkston)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clarkston has about 24 residents aged 85 or older among 598 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.

37% 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.

20% of older Clarkston 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.

Clarkston compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Clarkston	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	4.1%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	50%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,158	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Clarkston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Scottdale, GA	1.9 mi	1,151	26
North Decatur, GA	2.7 mi	3,450	265
Tucker, GA	3.2 mi	7,128	873
Avondale Estates, GA	3.4 mi	861	25
Stone Mountain, GA	4.1 mi	902	31
Decatur, GA	4.3 mi	3,597	506

Nursing homes near Clarkston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Briarwood Health Center By Harborview, LLC	Tucker, GA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	100	(770) 938-5740
Harborview Decatur	Decatur, GA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	73	(404) 292-0626
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Decatur, GA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	140	(404) 296-5440
Tucker Operating Company LLC	Tucker, GA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	136	(770) 934-3172
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	149	(770) 498-4144
Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC	Tucker, GA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	144	(770) 491-9444

Hospices serving Clarkston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.7 mi	(770) 939-9179
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	5.2 mi	(770) 456-5701
Circle Of Hope Hospice	Norcross, GA	7.2 mi	(678) 691-9773
Hospice Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	9.4 mi	(404) 869-3060

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarkston. 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 Clarkston

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 30% of the $4,013 monthly median income of Clarkston 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 Clarkston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clarkston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Briarwood Health Center By Harborview, LLC in Tucker (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Harborview Decatur in Decatur (2.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Decatur (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clarkston?

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 30% of the $4,013 monthly median income of Clarkston 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 Clarkston, GA