Dementia Care in Georgetown, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Georgetown, SC: the local picture

214

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2,421

residents 65 or older (28% of Georgetown)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Georgetown County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Georgetown has about 214 residents aged 85 or older among 2,421 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Georgetown County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Georgetown 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.

Georgetown compared with Georgetown County and South Carolina

Census figure	Georgetown	Georgetown County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	28%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	3.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,091	$61,818	—

Older residents in towns around Georgetown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Litchfield Beach, SC	12 mi	4,356	529
Andrews, SC	17 mi	491	15
Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	3,846	217
Garden City, SC	22 mi	4,872	630
Surfside Beach, SC	24 mi	1,235	85
Socastee, SC	27 mi	4,945	311

Nursing homes near Georgetown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Hollow Of Georgetown Rehabilitation Center LLC	Georgetown, SC	3.0 mi	2 of 5	84	(843) 546-4123
Prince George Healthcare Center	Georgetown, SC	3.1 mi	2 of 5	148	(843) 546-6101
Lakes At Litchfield	Pawleys Island, SC	12 mi	5 of 5	24	(843) 235-9393
Nhc Healthcare - Garden City	Garden City, SC	22 mi	4 of 5	148	(843) 650-2213

Hospices serving Georgetown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tidelands Community Hospice/Tidelands Community Ho	Georgetown, SC	4.7 mi	(843) 546-3410
Ardent Hospice & Palliative Care Of SC, Inc	Murrells Inlet, SC	18 mi	(843) 256-3197
Heartland Hospice Services	Myrtle Beach, SC	31 mi	(843) 444-0813
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	31 mi	(803) 957-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Georgetown. 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 Georgetown

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Georgetown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Georgetown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Georgetown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oak Hollow Of Georgetown Rehabilitation Center LLC in Georgetown (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Prince George Healthcare Center in Georgetown (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lakes At Litchfield in Pawleys Island (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Georgetown?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Georgetown households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Georgetown, SC