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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Decatur, GA: the local picture

506

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

3,597

residents 65 or older (15% of Decatur)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Decatur has about 506 residents aged 85 or older among 3,597 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in DeKalb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Decatur 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.

Decatur compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Decatur	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,211	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Decatur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Avondale Estates, GA	1.8 mi	861	25
Druid Hills, GA	2.1 mi	1,503	161
Scottdale, GA	2.4 mi	1,151	26
North Decatur, GA	2.5 mi	3,450	265
Belvedere Park, GA	2.6 mi	1,802	137
Candler-McAfee, GA	3.4 mi	5,061	464

Nursing homes near Decatur

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The	Decatur, GA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	103	(404) 373-6231
Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Decatur, GA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	140	(404) 296-5440
Harborview Decatur	Decatur, GA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	73	(404) 292-0626
Pruitthealth - Virginia Park	Atlanta, GA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	128	(404) 875-6456
Parkside At Budd Terrace Operating Company LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.0 mi	2 of 5	250	(404) 728-6500
Glenwood Health Center By Harborview	Decatur, GA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	225	(404) 284-6414

Hospices serving Decatur

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Decatur, GA	0.1 mi	(404) 683-9844
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	2.8 mi	(770) 456-5701
Affinity Care Of Georgia, LLC	Atlanta, GA	4.8 mi	(770) 525-5550
Opuscare Of Georgia	Stonecrest, GA	5.6 mi	(770) 483-9111

Straight-line miles from the center of Decatur. 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 Decatur

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 30% of the $4,018 monthly median income of Decatur 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 Decatur: common questions

What nursing homes are near Decatur?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The in Decatur (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Decatur Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Decatur (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Harborview Decatur in Decatur (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Decatur?

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 30% of the $4,018 monthly median income of Decatur 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.

More near Decatur

More senior care near Decatur

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Decatur

More for Decatur families

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 Decatur, GA