Dementia Care in Half Moon, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Half Moon, NC: the local picture

140

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

950

residents 65 or older (13% of Half Moon)

61%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Onslow County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Half Moon has about 140 residents aged 85 or older among 950 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.

61% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Onslow County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Half Moon 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.

Half Moon compared with Onslow County and North Carolina

Census figure	Half Moon	Onslow County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	0.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	10%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	61%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.4%	10%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,494	$53,686	—

Older residents in towns around Half Moon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jacksonville, NC	7.8 mi	5,571	546
Piney Green, NC	10 mi	1,645	193
Sneads Ferry, NC	20 mi	538	32
Swansboro, NC	21 mi	895	27
Holly Ridge, NC	24 mi	593	0
River Bend, NC	24 mi	941	82

Nursing homes near Half Moon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Jacksonville, NC	4.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(910) 455-3610
Premier Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Jacksonville, NC	6.3 mi	3 of 5	239	(910) 353-7222
Brook Stone Living Center	Pollocksville, NC	18 mi	3 of 5	80	(252) 224-0112

Hospices serving Half Moon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Home Care & Hospice	Jacksonville, NC	6.0 mi	(910) 989-2682
Community Hospice LLC	New Bern, NC	28 mi	(252) 672-8301
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	45 mi	(919) 735-5887
Liberty Home Care And Hospice	Wilmington, NC	48 mi	(910) 251-8111

Straight-line miles from the center of Half Moon. 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 Half Moon

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,625 monthly median income of Half Moon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Half Moon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Half Moon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Premier Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville (6.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Brook Stone Living Center in Pollocksville (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Half Moon?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 36% of the $3,625 monthly median income of Half Moon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Half Moon, NC