Dementia Care in Folkston, GA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Folkston, GA: the local picture

13

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

528

residents 65 or older (11% of Folkston)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Charlton County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Folkston has about 13 residents aged 85 or older among 528 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Charlton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Folkston 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.

Folkston compared with Charlton County and Georgia

Census figure	Folkston	Charlton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	0.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.7%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	3.9%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,036	$41,100	—

Older residents in towns around Folkston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hilliard, FL	12 mi	474	69
Kingsland, GA	13 mi	2,256	196
Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL	26 mi	1,432	82
St. Marys, GA	26 mi	3,250	237
Yulee, FL	30 mi	2,956	278
Waycross, GA	33 mi	2,423	355

Nursing homes near Folkston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center	Folkston, GA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	92	(912) 266-8810
Life Care Center Of Hilliard	Hilliard, FL	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(904) 845-3988

Hospices serving Folkston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Satilla Of Mem Hosp	Waycross, GA	34 mi	(912) 285-2340
Affinis Hospice	Waycross, GA	34 mi	(912) 590-0121
Georgia Hospice Care	Brunswick, GA	38 mi	(912) 574-7833
Gentiva	Brunswick, GA	38 mi	(912) 261-8760

Straight-line miles from the center of Folkston. 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 Folkston

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,336 monthly median income of Folkston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Folkston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Folkston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Folkston Park Care And Rehabilitation Center in Folkston (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Hilliard in Hilliard (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Folkston?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,336 monthly median income of Folkston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Folkston, GA