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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Crozet, VA: the local picture

124

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

1,374

residents 65 or older (15% of Crozet)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Albemarle County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Crozet has about 124 residents aged 85 or older among 1,374 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Albemarle County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Crozet 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.

Crozet compared with Albemarle County and Virginia

Census figure	Crozet	Albemarle County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	25%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	5.1%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.4%	14%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,969	$82,997	—

Older residents in towns around Crozet

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
University of Virginia, VA	9.8 mi	227	102
Waynesboro, VA	11 mi	4,081	579
Charlottesville, VA	12 mi	6,118	572
Pantops, VA	14 mi	1,178	352
Hollymead, VA	15 mi	1,342	236
Grottoes, VA	16 mi	423	25

Nursing homes near Crozet

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedars Healthcare Center	Charlottesville, VA	11 mi	2 of 5	141	(434) 296-5611
Monroe Health & Rehab Center	Charlottesville, VA	11 mi	4 of 5	180	(434) 973-7933
Summit Square	Waynesboro, VA	11 mi	4 of 5	18	(540) 941-3100
Colonnades Health Care Center	Charlottesville, VA	11 mi	2 of 5	34	(804) 963-4198
Charlottesville Health & Rehabilitation Center	Charlottesville, VA	12 mi	2 of 5	105	(434) 978-7015
The Laurels Of Charlottesville	Charlottesville, VA	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 951-4200

Hospices serving Crozet

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	7.7 mi	(434) 266-9880
Legacy Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	11 mi	(434) 970-7776
Medi Home Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	16 mi	(434) 244-0890
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	Charlottesville, VA	16 mi	(434) 817-6900

Straight-line miles from the center of Crozet. 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 Crozet

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 17% of the $7,331 monthly median income of Crozet 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 Crozet: common questions

What nursing homes are near Crozet?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedars Healthcare Center in Charlottesville (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Monroe Health & Rehab Center in Charlottesville (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Summit Square in Waynesboro (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Crozet?

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 17% of the $7,331 monthly median income of Crozet 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 Crozet, VA