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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Goose Creek, SC: the local picture

448

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

5,855

residents 65 or older (12% of Goose Creek)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Charleston County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Goose Creek has about 448 residents aged 85 or older among 5,855 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Charleston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Goose Creek 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.

Goose Creek compared with Charleston County and South Carolina

Census figure	Goose Creek	Charleston County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	8.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	9.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,317	$65,198	—

Older residents in towns around Goose Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hanahan, SC	4.4 mi	2,750	222
Ladson, SC	5.8 mi	1,645	37
North Charleston, SC	6.2 mi	14,951	1,446
Sangaree, SC	7.2 mi	980	47
Summerville, SC	9.9 mi	8,370	766
Charleston, SC	12 mi	25,374	3,001

Nursing homes near Goose Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Charleston	N Charleston, SC	3.2 mi	3 of 5	148	(843) 764-3500
The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Charleston, SC	3.7 mi	5 of 5	135	(843) 553-0656
White Oak Manor - Charleston	Charleston, SC	3.9 mi	4 of 5	176	(843) 797-8282
Hallmark Healthcare Center	Summerville, SC	9.0 mi	3 of 5	88	(843) 821-5005
Oakbrook Health And Rehabilitation Center	Summerville, SC	9.3 mi	1 of 5	88	(843) 875-9053
Riverside Health And Rehab	Charleston, SC	9.4 mi	1 of 5	160	(843) 744-2750

Hospices serving Goose Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	4.3 mi	(803) 529-3100
Roper St Francis Hospice	Ladson, SC	6.7 mi	(843) 402-3260
Pruitthealth Hospice- Charleston	Ladson, SC	6.7 mi	(843) 573-8623
Interim Health Care Hospice Of Charleston	North Charleston, SC	9.9 mi	(843) 554-1410

Straight-line miles from the center of Goose Creek. 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 Goose Creek

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 20% of the $6,193 monthly median income of Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Goose Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Charleston in N Charleston (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Reserve Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Charleston (3.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); White Oak Manor - Charleston in Charleston (3.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Goose Creek?

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 20% of the $6,193 monthly median income of Goose Creek 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 Goose Creek, SC