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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fort Stewart, GA: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

12

residents 65 or older (0.1% of Fort Stewart)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (44% in Liberty County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fort Stewart has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 12 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 (44% in Liberty County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

75% of older Fort Stewart 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.

Fort Stewart compared with Liberty County and Georgia

Census figure	Fort Stewart	Liberty County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	0.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	0.1%	10%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	44%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	75%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	19%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	13%	15%

Older residents in towns around Fort Stewart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hinesville, GA	3.8 mi	3,117	188
Walthourville, GA	7.6 mi	505	1
Richmond Hill, GA	18 mi	1,179	166
Pembroke, GA	18 mi	354	26
Glennville, GA	19 mi	1,004	102
Buckhead, GA	21 mi	279	76

Nursing homes near Fort Stewart

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coastal Manor	Ludowici, GA	13 mi	1 of 5	108	(912) 545-3392
Magnolia Manor Of Midway	Midway, GA	14 mi	2 of 5	169	(912) 884-3361
Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Richmond Hill, GA	18 mi	2 of 5	100	(912) 756-6131
Glenvue Health And Rehab	Glennville, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	160	(912) 654-2138
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC	Jesup, GA	22 mi	1 of 5	72	(912) 427-6873
Altamaha Healthcare Center	Jesup, GA	25 mi	1 of 5	62	(912) 427-7792

Hospices serving Fort Stewart

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Your Family Hospice, LLC	Hinesville, GA	2.1 mi	(912) 332-7969
Suncare Hospice, LLC	Rincon, GA	36 mi	(912) 800-9288
Hearth Hospice Of Brunswick, LLC	Brunswick, GA	42 mi	(912) 574-5882

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Stewart. 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 Fort Stewart

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. 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 Fort Stewart: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fort Stewart?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Coastal Manor in Ludowici (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Magnolia Manor Of Midway in Midway (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr in Richmond Hill (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fort Stewart?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Fort Stewart, GA