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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dunn, NC: the local picture

349

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,916

residents 65 or older (22% of Dunn)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Harnett County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dunn has about 349 residents aged 85 or older among 1,916 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Harnett County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Dunn 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.

Dunn compared with Harnett County and North Carolina

Census figure	Dunn	Harnett County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	22%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.5%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,623	$43,103	—

Older residents in towns around Dunn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Erwin, NC	3.5 mi	1,019	144
Benson, NC	6.6 mi	816	48
Buies Creek, NC	9.9 mi	332	123
Lillington, NC	13 mi	681	53
Angier, NC	16 mi	1,061	49
Eastover, NC	18 mi	869	29

Nursing homes near Dunn

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Carrolton Of Dunn	Dunn, NC	1.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(910) 892-8843
Harnett Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Dunn, NC	2.0 mi	5 of 5	100	(910) 891-4600
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of	Benson, NC	7.5 mi	2 of 5	100	(919) 207-1717
Liberty Healthcare Services Of Golden Years Nursin	Falcon, NC	8.3 mi	4 of 5	58	(910) 980-1271
Lillington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Lillington, NC	11 mi	1 of 5	129	(910) 983-5141
Emerald Health & Rehab Center	Lillington, NC	13 mi	2 of 5	96	(910) 814-8030

Hospices serving Dunn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	20 mi	(919) 938-7505
Cape Fear Valley Hospice And Palliative Care	Fayetteville, NC	24 mi	(910) 609-6710
Gentiva	Fayetteville, NC	26 mi	(910) 323-9816
Healthkeeperz,Inc	Fayetteville, NC	28 mi	(910) 860-4764

Straight-line miles from the center of Dunn. 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 Dunn

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 43% of the $3,052 monthly median income of Dunn 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 Dunn: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dunn?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Carrolton Of Dunn in Dunn (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harnett Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Dunn (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of in Benson (7.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dunn?

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 43% of the $3,052 monthly median income of Dunn 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.

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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 Dunn, NC