Dementia Care in Ettrick, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ettrick, VA: the local picture

114

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

732

residents 65 or older (12% of Ettrick)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Colonial Heights city)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ettrick has about 114 residents aged 85 or older among 732 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Colonial Heights city). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Ettrick 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.

Ettrick compared with Colonial Heights city and Virginia

Census figure	Ettrick	Colonial Heights city	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	36%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	5.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	9.2%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,399	$60,947	—

Older residents in towns around Ettrick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Colonial Heights, VA	2.1 mi	3,364	492
Matoaca, VA	2.3 mi	296	8
Petersburg, VA	3.6 mi	5,634	555
Fort Lee, VA	5.5 mi	17	0
Chester, VA	7.2 mi	3,685	359
Hopewell, VA	7.9 mi	3,464	551

Nursing homes near Ettrick

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Colonial Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Colonial Heights, VA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	196	(804) 526-6851
Hiram W Davis Medical Ctr	Petersburg, VA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(804) 524-7420
Petersburg Healthcare Center	Petersburg, VA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 733-1190
Battlefield Park Healthcare Center	Petersburg, VA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	119	(804) 861-2223
Dinwiddie Health And Rehab Center	Petersburg, VA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	60	(804) 518-0780
Wonder City Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Hopewell, VA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	130	(804) 458-6325

Hospices serving Ettrick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Athc - Hospice, LLC	Colonial Heights, VA	2.2 mi	(804) 520-7766
Crater Community Hospice, Inc	Petersburg, VA	5.2 mi	(804) 526-4300
Trinity Hospice	Richmond, VA	18 mi	(804) 613-4529
Gentiva	Richmond, VA	18 mi	(804) 290-4300

Straight-line miles from the center of Ettrick. 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 Ettrick

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,117 monthly median income of Ettrick households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Ettrick: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ettrick?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Colonial Heights Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Colonial Heights (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hiram W Davis Medical Ctr in Petersburg (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Petersburg Healthcare Center in Petersburg (4.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ettrick?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,117 monthly median income of Ettrick households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Ettrick, VA