Dementia Care in Concord, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Concord, NC: the local picture

1,449

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

13,011

residents 65 or older (12% of Concord)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cabarrus County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Concord has about 1,449 residents aged 85 or older among 13,011 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Cabarrus County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Concord 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.

Concord compared with Cabarrus County and North Carolina

Census figure	Concord	Cabarrus County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	17%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,984	$58,215	—

Older residents in towns around Concord

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harrisburg, NC	5.9 mi	2,094	179
Kannapolis, NC	6.0 mi	8,403	571
Enochville, NC	9.0 mi	390	55
Landis, NC	11 mi	794	30
Midland, NC	12 mi	519	46
Davidson, NC	12 mi	2,457	224

Nursing homes near Concord

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Gardens Of Taylor Glen Retirement Community	Concord, NC	1.5 mi	4 of 5	8	(704) 788-6510
Five Oaks Rehabilitation And Care Center	Concord, NC	3.9 mi	2 of 5	160	(704) 788-2131
Copperfield Health & Rehabilitation	Concord, NC	4.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(704) 784-4494
Cabarrus Health And Rehabilitation Center	Concord, NC	4.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(704) 788-4115
Pruitthealth-Town Center	Harrisburg, NC	4.4 mi	3 of 5	70	(704) 455-5553
The Greens At Cabarrus	Concord, NC	4.6 mi	5 of 5	90	(704) 788-6400

Hospices serving Concord

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Cabarrus County	Kannapolis, NC	7.6 mi	(704) 935-9434
Novant Health Hospice And Palliative Care A Department Of Novant Health	Charlotte, NC	16 mi	(704) 384-6478
Novant Health Hospice	Salisbury, NC	20 mi	(704) 210-7900
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Salisbury, NC	20 mi	(704) 797-2993

Straight-line miles from the center of Concord. 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 Concord

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,749 monthly median income of Concord households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Concord: common questions

What nursing homes are near Concord?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Gardens Of Taylor Glen Retirement Community in Concord (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Five Oaks Rehabilitation And Care Center in Concord (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Copperfield Health & Rehabilitation in Concord (4.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Concord?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,749 monthly median income of Concord households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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.

More near Concord

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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 Concord, NC