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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cochran, GA: the local picture

144

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

727

residents 65 or older (15% of Cochran)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Bleckley County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cochran has about 144 residents aged 85 or older among 727 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (50% in Bleckley County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Cochran 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.

Cochran compared with Bleckley County and Georgia

Census figure	Cochran	Bleckley County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	50%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	29%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	2.6%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,625	$53,116	—

Older residents in towns around Cochran

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hawkinsville, GA	9.6 mi	777	71
Eastman, GA	17 mi	948	143
Perry, GA	23 mi	3,312	227
Warner Robins, GA	23 mi	9,860	1,310
Unadilla, GA	24 mi	370	46
Centerville, GA	26 mi	1,460	101

Nursing homes near Cochran

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bryant Health And Rehabilitation Center	Cochran, GA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	75	(478) 934-7682
Pinewood Healthcare Center	Hawkinsville, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	102	(478) 892-9171
Eastman Trails Of Journey LLC	Eastman, GA	16 mi	2 of 5	100	(478) 374-4733
Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home	Eastman, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 374-5571
Jeffersonville Care Center LLC	Jeffersonville, GA	20 mi	2 of 5	131	(478) 298-6700
Crossview Care Center	Pineview, GA	21 mi	3 of 5	102	(229) 624-2437

Hospices serving Cochran

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	22 mi	(478) 953-1016
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	22 mi	(800) 932-2738
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Warner Robins, GA	24 mi	(478) 971-1099
Georgia Hospice Care	Dublin, GA	25 mi	(800) 932-2738

Straight-line miles from the center of Cochran. 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 Cochran

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 57% of the $2,135 monthly median income of Cochran 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 Cochran: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cochran?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bryant Health And Rehabilitation Center in Cochran (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pinewood Healthcare Center in Hawkinsville (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Eastman Trails Of Journey LLC in Eastman (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cochran?

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 57% of the $2,135 monthly median income of Cochran 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 Cochran, GA