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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Garner, NC: the local picture

486

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

5,648

residents 65 or older (16% of Garner)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Wake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Garner has about 486 residents aged 85 or older among 5,648 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Wake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Garner 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.

Garner compared with Wake County and North Carolina

Census figure	Garner	Wake County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	19%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,986	$72,233	—

Older residents in towns around Garner

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Knightdale, NC	9.7 mi	1,925	186
Clayton, NC	9.7 mi	2,993	204
Raleigh, NC	9.9 mi	57,081	6,511
Fuquay-Varina, NC	11 mi	5,802	387
Holly Springs, NC	13 mi	4,049	137
Cary, NC	13 mi	25,341	2,224

Nursing homes near Garner

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Forest Glenn	Garner, NC	1.3 mi	2 of 5	120	(919) 772-8888
Bellarose Nursing And Rehab	Garner, NC	1.5 mi	5 of 5	100	(919) 985-8400
Pruitthealth-Raleigh	Raleigh, NC	5.2 mi	3 of 5	150	(919) 755-0226
Sunnybrook Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	6.9 mi	1 of 5	95	(919) 231-6150
Capital Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	6.9 mi	4 of 5	125	(919) 231-6045
Raleigh Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	7.7 mi	3 of 5	157	(919) 828-6251

Hospices serving Garner

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	8.8 mi	(919) 828-0890
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	11 mi	(919) 877-9959
Johnston Health Home Care And Hospice	Smithfield, NC	20 mi	(919) 938-7505
Duke Hospice	Durham, NC	23 mi	(919) 613-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Garner. 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 Garner

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 27% of the $4,832 monthly median income of Garner 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 Garner: common questions

What nursing homes are near Garner?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Laurels Of Forest Glenn in Garner (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bellarose Nursing And Rehab in Garner (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth-Raleigh in Raleigh (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Garner?

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 27% of the $4,832 monthly median income of Garner 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 Garner

More senior care near Garner

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Garner

More for Garner families

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 Garner, NC