Dementia Care in Clifton Forge, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clifton Forge, VA: the local picture

130

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

862

residents 65 or older (25% of Clifton Forge)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alleghany County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clifton Forge has about 130 residents aged 85 or older among 862 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Alleghany County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Clifton Forge 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.

Clifton Forge compared with Alleghany County and Virginia

Census figure	Clifton Forge	Alleghany County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	36%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	20%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	1.5%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,945	$32,401	—

Older residents in towns around Clifton Forge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Covington, VA	9.2 mi	1,125	82
Lexington, VA	21 mi	1,273	79
White Sulphur Springs, WV	26 mi	609	24
Buena Vista, VA	26 mi	1,240	164
Daleville, VA	29 mi	1,221	348
Blue Ridge, VA	31 mi	516	90

Nursing homes near Clifton Forge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Woodlands Health And Rehab Center	Clifton Forge, VA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(540) 863-4096
Alleghany Health And Rehab	Clifton Forge, VA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	105	(540) 862-5791
Brian Center Of Alleghany	Low Moor, VA	4.0 mi	5 of 5	89	(540) 862-3610
The Springs Nursing & Rehab Center	Hot Springs, VA	11 mi	5 of 5	60	(540) 839-2299
Kendal At Lexington	Lexington, VA	20 mi	4 of 5	60	(540) 463-1910
Brian Center Of Fincastle	Fincastle, VA	21 mi	4 of 5	60	(540) 473-2288

Hospices serving Clifton Forge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Connectionsplus Healthcare + Hospice	Lexington, VA	20 mi	(540) 463-1848
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roanoke, VA	33 mi	(540) 265-8509
Good Samaritan Hospice Inc	Roanoke, VA	38 mi	(540) 776-0198
Heartland Hospice (Roanoke)	Roanoke, VA	42 mi	(540) 725-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Clifton Forge. 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 Clifton Forge

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Clifton Forge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Clifton Forge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clifton Forge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Woodlands Health And Rehab Center in Clifton Forge (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alleghany Health And Rehab in Clifton Forge (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Brian Center Of Alleghany in Low Moor (4.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clifton Forge?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,162 monthly median income of Clifton Forge households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Clifton Forge, VA