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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eatonton, GA: the local picture

176

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1,193

residents 65 or older (18% of Eatonton)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Putnam County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eatonton has about 176 residents aged 85 or older among 1,193 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Putnam County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Eatonton 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.

Eatonton compared with Putnam County and Georgia

Census figure	Eatonton	Putnam County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	25%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	25%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	23%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.6%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	11%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,319	$51,475	—

Older residents in towns around Eatonton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Monticello, GA	17 mi	617	94
Madison, GA	18 mi	1,199	186
Milledgeville, GA	19 mi	1,933	212
Greensboro, GA	20 mi	871	121
Hardwick, GA	21 mi	703	84
Gray, GA	24 mi	586	90

Nursing homes near Eatonton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eatonton Health And Rehabilitation	Eatonton, GA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	104	(706) 485-8573
Retreat, The	Monticello, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	55	(706) 468-8826
Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin	Milledgeville, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	15	(478) 454-3649
Madison Health And Rehab	Madison, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	67	(706) 342-3200
Chaplinwood Nursing Home	Milledgeville, GA	21 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 453-8514
Green Acres Health And Rehabilitation	Milledgeville, GA	21 mi	5 of 5	98	(478) 453-9437

Hospices serving Eatonton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Peaceful Purpose Hospice Of Georgia, LLC	Eatonton, GA	1.8 mi	(404) 435-0085
Primecare Hospice & Palliative, Inc	Milledgeville, GA	19 mi	(478) 245-0670
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Gray, GA	23 mi	(478) 936-8959
Abbey Hospice	Social Circle, GA	30 mi	(770) 464-5858

Straight-line miles from the center of Eatonton. 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 Eatonton

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 34% of the $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton 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 Eatonton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eatonton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eatonton Health And Rehabilitation in Eatonton (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Retreat, The in Monticello (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eatonton?

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 34% of the $3,610 monthly median income of Eatonton 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 Eatonton, GA