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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eastman, GA: the local picture

143

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

948

residents 65 or older (17% of Eastman)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Dodge County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eastman has about 143 residents aged 85 or older among 948 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (50% in Dodge County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Eastman 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.

Eastman compared with Dodge County and Georgia

Census figure	Eastman	Dodge County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	50%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	22%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	22%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	2.4%	15%

Older residents in towns around Eastman

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Abbeville, GA	16 mi	349	46
Cochran, GA	17 mi	727	144
McRae-Helena, GA	19 mi	1,115	81
Hawkinsville, GA	19 mi	777	71
Alamo, GA	23 mi	345	3
Dublin, GA	27 mi	2,765	383

Nursing homes near Eastman

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home	Eastman, GA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 374-5571
Eastman Trails Of Journey LLC	Eastman, GA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(478) 374-4733
Abbeville Crossing Of Journey LLC	Abbeville, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	101	(229) 635-4085
Bryant Health And Rehabilitation Center	Cochran, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	75	(478) 934-7682
Mcrae Manor Nursing Home	Mc Rae, GA	18 mi	1 of 5	133	(229) 868-6473
Pinewood Healthcare Center	Hawkinsville, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	102	(478) 892-9171

Hospices serving Eastman

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Dublin, GA	23 mi	(800) 932-2738
Remarkable Hospice	Dublin, GA	23 mi	(770) 557-5704
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	39 mi	(800) 932-2738
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	39 mi	(478) 953-1016

Straight-line miles from the center of Eastman. 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 Eastman

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. 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 Eastman: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eastman?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heart Of Georgia Nursing Home in Eastman (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Eastman Trails Of Journey LLC in Eastman (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Abbeville Crossing Of Journey LLC in Abbeville (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eastman?

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. 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 Eastman, GA