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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elon, NC: the local picture

364

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1,460

residents 65 or older (13% of Elon)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Alamance County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elon has about 364 residents aged 85 or older among 1,460 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Alamance County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Elon 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.

Elon compared with Alamance County and North Carolina

Census figure	Elon	Alamance County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	16%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,279	$47,145	—

Older residents in towns around Elon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gibsonville, NC	1.9 mi	1,739	124
Glen Raven, NC	2.8 mi	358	0
Burlington, NC	2.9 mi	10,731	1,265
Graham, NC	7.4 mi	3,215	453
Haw River, NC	8.4 mi	284	7
Green Level, NC	9.3 mi	548	65

Nursing homes near Elon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Twin Lakes Community	Burlington, NC	1.7 mi	5 of 5	104	(336) 538-1400
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of	Burlington, NC	2.1 mi	4 of 5	122	(336) 586-9850
Edgewood Place At The Village At Brookwood	Burlington, NC	2.6 mi	5 of 5	51	(336) 570-8400
White Oak Manor - Burlington	Burlington, NC	5.0 mi	2 of 5	160	(336) 229-5571
Alamance Health Care Center	Burlington, NC	5.9 mi	1 of 5	180	(336) 226-0848
Peak Resources - Alamance, Inc	Graham, NC	6.1 mi	3 of 5	142	(336) 228-8394

Hospices serving Elon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Burlington, NC	5.0 mi	(919) 494-3773
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	15 mi	(336) 621-2500
Ancora Compassionate Care	Reidsville, NC	19 mi	(336) 427-9022
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	High Point, NC	29 mi	(336) 889-8446

Straight-line miles from the center of Elon. 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 Elon

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 23% of the $5,607 monthly median income of Elon 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 Elon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Twin Lakes Community in Burlington (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Of in Burlington (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Edgewood Place At The Village At Brookwood in Burlington (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elon?

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 23% of the $5,607 monthly median income of Elon 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 Elon, NC