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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Claxton, GA: the local picture

39

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

402

residents 65 or older (16% of Claxton)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Evans County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Claxton has about 39 residents aged 85 or older among 402 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Evans County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Claxton 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.

Claxton compared with Evans County and Georgia

Census figure	Claxton	Evans County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	18%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	13%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,719	$37,697	—

Older residents in towns around Claxton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Reidsville, GA	14 mi	423	74
Glennville, GA	15 mi	1,004	102
Pembroke, GA	17 mi	354	26
Metter, GA	18 mi	996	112
Statesboro, GA	21 mi	2,788	432
Lyons, GA	24 mi	677	88

Nursing homes near Claxton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation	Claxton, GA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	70	(912) 739-2245
Tattnall Healthcare Center	Reidsville, GA	13 mi	1 of 5	92	(912) 557-4345
Glenvue Health And Rehab	Glennville, GA	15 mi	3 of 5	160	(912) 654-2138
Orchard Health And Rehabilitation	Pulaski, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	89	(912) 685-5072
Pleasant View Nursing Center	Metter, GA	19 mi	1 of 5	120	(912) 685-2168
Azalea Health And Rehabilitation	Metter, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	89	(912) 685-5734

Hospices serving Claxton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Hospice	Claxton, GA	0.2 mi	(912) 739-0058
Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc.	Statesboro, GA	21 mi	(912) 764-8441
Affinis Hospice LLC	Vidalia, GA	29 mi	(912) 538-0465
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	29 mi	(912) 537-0063

Straight-line miles from the center of Claxton. 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 Claxton

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 40% of the $3,060 monthly median income of Claxton 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 Claxton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Claxton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Camellia Health & Rehabilitation in Claxton (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Glenvue Health And Rehab in Glennville (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Claxton?

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 40% of the $3,060 monthly median income of Claxton 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 Claxton, GA