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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gray, GA: the local picture

90

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

586

residents 65 or older (17% of Gray)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Jones County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gray has about 90 residents aged 85 or older among 586 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Jones County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

56% of older Gray 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.

Gray compared with Jones County and Georgia

Census figure	Gray	Jones County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.5%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	8.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.4%	2.0%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,377	$50,855	—

Older residents in towns around Gray

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Macon, GA	16 mi	25,755	3,161
Hardwick, GA	17 mi	703	84
Milledgeville, GA	18 mi	1,933	212
Monticello, GA	22 mi	617	94
Forsyth, GA	23 mi	863	102
Eatonton, GA	24 mi	1,193	176

Nursing homes near Gray

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lane Health And Rehabilitation	Gray, GA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	85	(478) 986-3151
Lynn Haven Health And Rehabilitation	Gray, GA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	104	(478) 986-3196
Pruitthealth - Eastside	Macon, GA	10 mi	4 of 5	90	(478) 742-1117
Pruitthealth - Lakeside, LLC	Macon, GA	11 mi	4 of 5	92	(478) 746-3547
Macon Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Macon, GA	12 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 743-8687
Bolingreen Health And Rehabilitation	Macon, GA	14 mi	2 of 5	121	(478) 477-1720

Hospices serving Gray

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Gray, GA	1.1 mi	(478) 936-8959
Amedisys Hospice	Macon, GA	14 mi	(478) 953-0520
Hospice Care Options Inc.	Macon, GA	14 mi	(478) 743-3033
Atrium Health Navicent Hospice Pine Pointe	Macon, GA	14 mi	(478) 633-5660

Straight-line miles from the center of Gray. 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 Gray

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, which is 45% of the $2,698 monthly median income of Gray households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Gray: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gray?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lane Health And Rehabilitation in Gray (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lynn Haven Health And Rehabilitation in Gray (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Eastside in Macon (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gray?

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, which is 45% of the $2,698 monthly median income of Gray households headed by someone 65 or older. 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; 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 Gray, GA