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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clearwater, SC: the local picture

38

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

338

residents 65 or older (10% of Clearwater)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Aiken County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clearwater has about 38 residents aged 85 or older among 338 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Aiken County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Clearwater 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.

Clearwater compared with Aiken County and South Carolina

Census figure	Clearwater	Aiken County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	10%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	31%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	6.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,393	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around Clearwater

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Belvedere, SC	2.8 mi	756	59
Burnettown, SC	3.0 mi	441	9
North Augusta, SC	3.0 mi	4,801	423
Gloverville, SC	5.9 mi	357	60
Aiken, SC	11 mi	9,475	1,450
Martinez, GA	11 mi	5,959	753

Nursing homes near Clearwater

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth- North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	2.4 mi	3 of 5	132	(803) 278-2170
Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta	North Augusta, SC	4.4 mi	4 of 5	192	(803) 278-4272
Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills	Augusta, GA	5.9 mi	4 of 5	94	(706) 737-8258
Azalea Health Center By Harborview	Augusta, GA	6.7 mi	2 of 5	99	(706) 738-3301
Pruitthealth - Augusta	Augusta, GA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(706) 738-2581
Pruitthealth - Creekside	Augusta, GA	7.7 mi	4 of 5	193	(706) 247-8310

Hospices serving Clearwater

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Aiken, SC	12 mi	(803) 648-2117
Trinity Hospice Of Aiken	Aiken, SC	12 mi	(803) 641-8220
Empyrean Hospice Of South Carolina	Aiken, SC	12 mi	(803) 233-2882
Agape Care South Carolina Ii	Spartanburg, SC	96 mi	(800) 932-2738

Straight-line miles from the center of Clearwater. 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 Clearwater

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 45% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Clearwater 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 Clearwater: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clearwater?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth- North Augusta in North Augusta (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare - North Augusta in North Augusta (4.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills in Augusta (5.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clearwater?

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 45% of the $2,783 monthly median income of Clearwater 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 (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 Clearwater, SC