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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Farmville, VA: the local picture

276

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

1,372

residents 65 or older (18% of Farmville)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Farmville has about 276 residents aged 85 or older among 1,372 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 (34% in Prince Edward County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Farmville 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.

Farmville compared with Prince Edward County and Virginia

Census figure	Farmville	Prince Edward County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	22%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	4.4%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,758	$38,415	—

Older residents in towns around Farmville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Crewe, VA	17 mi	294	26
Blackstone, VA	26 mi	670	121
Madison Heights, VA	40 mi	2,157	260
Woodlake, VA	41 mi	1,190	18
South Hill, VA	42 mi	1,251	327
Brandermill, VA	42 mi	2,991	346

Nursing homes near Farmville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Farmville Health & Rehab Center	Farmville, VA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 392-8806
Holly Manor Rehab And Nursing	Farmville, VA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(434) 392-6106
Heritage Hall Dillwyn	Dillwyn, VA	18 mi	3 of 5	60	(434) 983-2050
Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Amelia, VA	23 mi	1 of 5	100	(804) 561-5611
Wayland Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Keysville, VA	23 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 736-8406
Appomattox Health & Rehabilitation Center	Appomattox, VA	24 mi	1 of 5	60	(434) 352-7420

Hospices serving Farmville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	0.6 mi	(434) 315-0175
Centra Hospice Farmville	Farmville, VA	0.6 mi	(434) 315-2885
Amedisys Of Blackstone	Blackstone, VA	27 mi	(434) 480-4578
Nayar Hospice LLC	Ashland, VA	59 mi	(804) 330-5433

Straight-line miles from the center of Farmville. 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 Farmville

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 38% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Farmville 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 Farmville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Farmville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Farmville Health & Rehab Center in Farmville (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Holly Manor Rehab And Nursing in Farmville (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage Hall Dillwyn in Dillwyn (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Farmville?

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 38% of the $3,313 monthly median income of Farmville 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 Farmville, VA