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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cuthbert, GA: the local picture

25

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

495

residents 65 or older (17% of Cuthbert)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Ben Hill County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cuthbert has about 25 residents aged 85 or older among 495 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.

57% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Ben Hill County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

71% of older Cuthbert 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.

Cuthbert compared with Ben Hill County and Georgia

Census figure	Cuthbert	Ben Hill County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	28%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	71%	32%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	47%	19%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	7.1%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$17,500	$33,208	—

Older residents in towns around Cuthbert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dawson, GA	21 mi	810	47
Eufaula, AL	23 mi	2,581	222
Blakely, GA	28 mi	836	164
Abbeville, AL	31 mi	995	138
Leesburg, GA	37 mi	395	22
Albany, GA	39 mi	10,942	1,089

Nursing homes near Cuthbert

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Joe-Anne Burgin Health And Rehabilitation	Cuthbert, GA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	80	(229) 732-2288
Calhoun Nursing Home	Edison, GA	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(229) 835-2251
Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The	Fort Gaines, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	60	(229) 768-2521
Dawson Health And Rehabilitation	Dawson, GA	21 mi	1 of 5	60	(706) 485-8573
Four County Health And Rehabilitation	Richland, GA	23 mi	5 of 5	85	(229) 887-2021
Crowne Health Care Of Eufaula	Eufaula, AL	23 mi	2 of 5	180	(334) 687-6627

Hospices serving Cuthbert

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoebe Hospice	Albany, GA	37 mi	(229) 312-7050
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Albany, GA	37 mi	(229) 435-2109
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	40 mi	(229) 349-6390
Gentiva	Columbus, GA	53 mi	(706) 653-0835

Straight-line miles from the center of Cuthbert. 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 Cuthbert

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 84% of the $1,458 monthly median income of Cuthbert 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 Cuthbert: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cuthbert?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Joe-Anne Burgin Health And Rehabilitation in Cuthbert (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Calhoun Nursing Home in Edison (15 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC, The in Fort Gaines (19 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cuthbert?

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 84% of the $1,458 monthly median income of Cuthbert 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 Cuthbert, GA