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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dunwoody, GA: the local picture

1,102

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

6,968

residents 65 or older (13% of Dunwoody)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dunwoody has about 1,102 residents aged 85 or older among 6,968 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.

26% 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.

26% of older Dunwoody 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.

Dunwoody compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Dunwoody	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,384	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Dunwoody

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sandy Springs, GA	3.3 mi	15,310	2,316
Doraville, GA	3.4 mi	1,291	70
Chamblee, GA	4.2 mi	2,841	243
Peachtree Corners, GA	4.9 mi	5,581	168
Brookhaven, GA	5.6 mi	6,086	768
Norcross, GA	6.1 mi	1,733	259

Nursing homes near Dunwoody

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Brookhaven	Atlanta, GA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	157	(770) 451-0236
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Atlanta, GA	3.4 mi	1 of 5	165	(404) 252-2002
Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites By Harborview	Atlanta, GA	5.5 mi	not rated	240	(404) 256-5131
Lenbrook	Atlanta, GA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	60	(404) 233-3000
Roswell Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Roswell, GA	6.6 mi	1 of 5	268	(770) 998-1802
East Cobb Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Marietta, GA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	117	(770) 971-5870

Hospices serving Dunwoody

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Atlanta	Atlanta, GA	1.6 mi	(404) 869-3060
Ennoble Care	Sandy Springs, GA	4.8 mi	(404) 595-2210
Lotus Blossom Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Sandy Springs, GA	4.8 mi	(404) 386-2005
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Georgia	Atlanta, GA	4.8 mi	(404) 843-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Dunwoody. 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 Dunwoody

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 15% of the $8,115 monthly median income of Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dunwoody?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Brookhaven in Atlanta (3.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Atlanta (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites By Harborview in Atlanta (5.5 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dunwoody?

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 15% of the $8,115 monthly median income of Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody, GA