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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gresham Park, GA: the local picture

80

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1,555

residents 65 or older (22% of Gresham Park)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fulton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gresham Park has about 80 residents aged 85 or older among 1,555 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Fulton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Gresham Park 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.

Gresham Park compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Gresham Park	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	22%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	34%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	18%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,050	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Gresham Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Panthersville, GA	2.2 mi	1,763	94
Candler-McAfee, GA	2.7 mi	5,061	464
Belvedere Park, GA	4.2 mi	1,802	137
Decatur, GA	4.5 mi	3,597	506
Conley, GA	4.7 mi	673	30
Avondale Estates, GA	5.1 mi	861	25

Nursing homes near Gresham Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Decatur	Decatur, GA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	146	(404) 212-3400
Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The	Decatur, GA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	103	(404) 373-6231
Georgia Regional Atlanta Ltc	Decatur, GA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	66	(404) 243-2110
Glenwood Health Center By Harborview	Decatur, GA	4.2 mi	1 of 5	225	(404) 284-6414
A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc, The	Atlanta, GA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	138	(404) 688-6731
Legacy Transitional Care & Rehabilitation	Atlanta, GA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	186	(404) 523-1613

Hospices serving Gresham Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Symponia Hospice	Decatur, GA	3.6 mi	(770) 456-5701
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	3.7 mi	(404) 537-1960
Legacy Hospice, LLC	Decatur, GA	4.5 mi	(404) 683-9844
Longleaf Hospice, LLC	Atlanta, GA	10 mi	(770) 939-9179

Straight-line miles from the center of Gresham Park. 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 Gresham Park

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 25% of the $4,838 monthly median income of Gresham Park 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 Gresham Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gresham Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Decatur in Decatur (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crossings At East Lake Of Journey LLC, The in Decatur (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Georgia Regional Atlanta Ltc in Decatur (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gresham Park?

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 25% of the $4,838 monthly median income of Gresham Park 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 Gresham Park, GA