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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklinton, NC: the local picture

57

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

366

residents 65 or older (14% of Franklinton)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Franklin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklinton has about 57 residents aged 85 or older among 366 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Franklinton 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.

Franklinton compared with Franklin County and North Carolina

Census figure	Franklinton	Franklin County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	9.5%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,750	$44,642	—

Older residents in towns around Franklinton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Youngsville, NC	4.8 mi	218	34
Louisburg, NC	8.5 mi	848	130
Wake Forest, NC	10 mi	6,766	492
Creedmoor, NC	13 mi	809	12
Rolesville, NC	13 mi	1,340	39
Henderson, NC	16 mi	2,681	409

Nursing homes near Franklinton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Louisburg, NC	8.6 mi	3 of 5	166	(919) 496-7222
Louisburg Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Louisburg, NC	8.6 mi	1 of 5	92	(919) 496-2188
Hillside Nursing Center Of Wake Forest	Wake Forest, NC	9.1 mi	5 of 5	130	(919) 556-4082
Senior Citizens Home	Henderson, NC	14 mi	1 of 5	60	(252) 492-0066
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Henderson, NC	16 mi	4 of 5	92	(252) 492-7021
Perry Creek Health And Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	16 mi	1 of 5	132	(919) 872-7033

Hospices serving Franklinton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Home Care Of Vance County	Henderson, NC	16 mi	(252) 972-2200
Kindred Hospice	Oxford, NC	18 mi	(919) 603-0126
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	20 mi	(919) 877-9959
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	25 mi	(919) 828-0890

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklinton. 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 Franklinton

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 32% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Franklinton 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 Franklinton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklinton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Louisburg (8.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Louisburg Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Louisburg (8.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hillside Nursing Center Of Wake Forest in Wake Forest (9.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklinton?

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 32% of the $4,063 monthly median income of Franklinton 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.

More near Franklinton

More senior care near Franklinton

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Franklinton

More for Franklinton families

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 Franklinton, NC