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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Guyton, GA: the local picture

9

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

310

residents 65 or older (11% of Guyton)

47%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Guyton has about 9 residents aged 85 or older among 310 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 Effingham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Guyton 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.

Guyton compared with Effingham County and Georgia

Census figure	Guyton	Effingham County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.1%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	21%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	5.6%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,647	$60,215	—

Older residents in towns around Guyton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Springfield, GA	5.2 mi	370	105
Rincon, GA	9.4 mi	1,033	166
Port Wentworth, GA	15 mi	1,119	35
Bloomingdale, GA	15 mi	549	89
Pooler, GA	18 mi	4,236	201
Pembroke, GA	19 mi	354	26

Nursing homes near Guyton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center	Springfield, GA	7.4 mi	4 of 5	105	(912) 754-6451
Resorts At Pooler Inc	Pooler, GA	17 mi	2 of 5	122	(912) 748-6840
Pruitthealth - Seaside	Port Wentworth, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	101	(912) 964-1515
Heritage Inn Health And Rehabilitation	Statesboro, GA	23 mi	4 of 5	92	(912) 764-9011
Brown's Health And Rehabilitation	Statesboro, GA	24 mi	3 of 5	63	(912) 764-9631
Eagle Health & Rehabilitation	Statesboro, GA	24 mi	3 of 5	99	(912) 764-6108

Hospices serving Guyton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncare Hospice, LLC	Rincon, GA	9.4 mi	(912) 800-9288
Affinis Hospice	Pooler, GA	17 mi	(912) 748-6000
Bridge Hospice, LLC	Pooler, GA	17 mi	(912) 417-4571
Amedisys Hospice	Pooler, GA	17 mi	(912) 691-5755

Straight-line miles from the center of Guyton. 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 Guyton

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 28% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Guyton 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 Guyton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Guyton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center in Springfield (7.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Resorts At Pooler Inc in Pooler (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Seaside in Port Wentworth (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Guyton?

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 28% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Guyton 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Guyton, GA