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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Covington, GA: the local picture

353

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

2,446

residents 65 or older (17% of Covington)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Newton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Covington has about 353 residents aged 85 or older among 2,446 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 (37% in Newton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Covington 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.

Covington compared with Newton County and Georgia

Census figure	Covington	Newton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	22%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	7.1%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,485	$56,073	—

Older residents in towns around Covington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Social Circle, GA	8.2 mi	782	111
Conyers, GA	8.7 mi	2,933	328
Lakeview Estates, GA	13 mi	60	0
Monroe, GA	15 mi	1,956	317
Loganville, GA	16 mi	1,931	295
Lithonia, GA	17 mi	171	32

Nursing homes near Covington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Health Care Center	Covington, GA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	159	(770) 787-0211
Pruitthealth - Covington	Covington, GA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	71	(770) 786-0427
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Social Circle, GA	8.7 mi	3 of 5	65	(770) 464-2019
Westbury Center Of Conyers For Nursing And Healing	Conyers, GA	10 mi	3 of 5	173	(770) 483-3902
Rockdale Healthcare Center	Conyers, GA	12 mi	2 of 5	103	(770) 483-4480
Park Place Nursing Facility	Monroe, GA	16 mi	2 of 5	175	(770) 267-8677

Hospices serving Covington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Central Hospice, LLC	Covington, GA	5.3 mi	(770) 564-9327
Champion Hospice Inc	Conyers, GA	7.5 mi	(470) 374-8426
Ins Hospice	Conyers, GA	7.5 mi	(404) 784-9158
Abbey Hospice	Social Circle, GA	11 mi	(770) 464-5858

Straight-line miles from the center of Covington. 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 Covington

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 34% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Covington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverside Health Care Center in Covington (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Covington in Covington (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr in Social Circle (8.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Covington?

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 34% of the $3,624 monthly median income of Covington 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 Covington, GA