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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Edenton, NC: the local picture

73

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,254

residents 65 or older (28% of Edenton)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Chowan County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Edenton has about 73 residents aged 85 or older among 1,254 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Chowan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Edenton 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.

Edenton compared with Chowan County and North Carolina

Census figure	Edenton	Chowan County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	28%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	5.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.0%	4.5%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,575	$52,881	—

Older residents in towns around Edenton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Plymouth, NC	16 mi	935	138
Windsor, NC	20 mi	660	93
Elizabeth City, NC	26 mi	3,507	327
Ahoskie, NC	27 mi	862	127
Williamston, NC	30 mi	1,123	94
Murfreesboro, NC	38 mi	505	87

Nursing homes near Edenton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Edenton, NC	1.4 mi	3 of 5	130	(252) 482-7481
Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Hertford, NC	12 mi	3 of 5	78	(252) 426-5391
The Carrolton Of Plymouth	Plymouth, NC	16 mi	3 of 5	114	(252) 793-2100
Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Windsor, NC	19 mi	1 of 5	82	(252) 794-5146
Three Rivers Health And Rehabilitation Center	Windsor, NC	19 mi	4 of 5	60	(252) 794-4441
Gates Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gatesville, NC	24 mi	2 of 5	70	(252) 357-2124

Hospices serving Edenton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Plymouth, NC	17 mi	(252) 791-0490
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	26 mi	(252) 338-4066
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Ahoskie, NC	28 mi	(252) 332-3392
Liberty Home Care Vii, LLC	Swanquarter, NC	47 mi	(252) 926-3715

Straight-line miles from the center of Edenton. 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 Edenton

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 31% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Edenton 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 Edenton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Edenton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Chowan River Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Edenton (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Hertford (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Carrolton Of Plymouth in Plymouth (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Edenton?

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 31% of the $4,215 monthly median income of Edenton 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 Edenton, NC