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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Commerce, GA: the local picture

138

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,081

residents 65 or older (13% of Commerce)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Commerce has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 1,081 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Commerce 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.

Commerce compared with Jackson County and Georgia

Census figure	Commerce	Jackson County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	17%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.6%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,761	$59,066	—

Older residents in towns around Commerce

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jefferson, GA	9.0 mi	1,708	232
Pendergrass, GA	12 mi	134	12
Lula, GA	17 mi	350	34
Hoschton, GA	19 mi	627	94
Statham, GA	19 mi	433	53
Athens, GA	19 mi	15,758	1,328

Nursing homes near Commerce

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hill Haven Nursing Home	Commerce, GA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	70	(706) 336-8000
Northridge Health And Rehabilitation	Commerce, GA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	167	(706) 335-1300
Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The	Athens, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	148	(706) 355-7400
Pruitthealth - Grandview	Athens, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	72	(706) 549-6013
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage	Athens, GA	17 mi	4 of 5	104	(706) 549-1613
Presbyterian Village - Athens	Athens, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	40	(706) 739-7690

Hospices serving Commerce

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County, LLC	Watkinsville, GA	15 mi	(404) 763-1456
Amedisys Hospice	Athens, GA	19 mi	(706) 369-3550
Affinity Hospice	Athens, GA	19 mi	(205) 949-0400
Compassus-Athens	Athens, GA	19 mi	(706) 354-1707

Straight-line miles from the center of Commerce. 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 Commerce

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 26% of the $4,730 monthly median income of Commerce 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 Commerce: common questions

What nursing homes are near Commerce?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Northridge Health And Rehabilitation in Commerce (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The in Athens (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Commerce?

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 26% of the $4,730 monthly median income of Commerce 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 Commerce, GA