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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eden, NC: the local picture

361

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

2,744

residents 65 or older (18% of Eden)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Rockingham County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eden has about 361 residents aged 85 or older among 2,744 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Rockingham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Eden 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.

Eden compared with Rockingham County and North Carolina

Census figure	Eden	Rockingham County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	5.9%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,985	$42,297	—

Older residents in towns around Eden

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wentworth, NC	7.1 mi	565	41
Reidsville, NC	12 mi	3,293	410
Martinsville, VA	14 mi	2,285	376
Collinsville, VA	18 mi	1,267	74
Danville, VA	19 mi	8,914	1,087
Mount Hermon, VA	21 mi	1,127	72

Nursing homes near Eden

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Unc Rockingham Rehab & Nursing Care Center	Eden, NC	0.7 mi	5 of 5	121	(336) 623-9711
Eden Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Eden, NC	2.2 mi	2 of 5	112	(336) 623-1750
Penn Nursing Center	Reidsville, NC	11 mi	5 of 5	82	(336) 951-6090
Cypress Valley Center For Nursing And Rehabilitati	Reidsville, NC	11 mi	1 of 5	110	(336) 342-1382
Martinsville Health And Rehab	Martinsville, VA	13 mi	2 of 5	140	(276) 632-7146
Jacob's Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Madison, NC	13 mi	5 of 5	170	(336) 548-9658

Hospices serving Eden

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ancora Compassionate Care	Reidsville, NC	12 mi	(336) 427-9022
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	26 mi	(336) 621-2500
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	35 mi	(919) 494-3773
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	High Point, NC	40 mi	(336) 889-8446

Straight-line miles from the center of Eden. 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 Eden

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 60% of the $2,165 monthly median income of Eden 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 Eden: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eden?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Unc Rockingham Rehab & Nursing Care Center in Eden (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Eden Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Eden (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Penn Nursing Center in Reidsville (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eden?

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 60% of the $2,165 monthly median income of Eden 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.

More near Eden

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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 Eden, NC