Dementia Care in High Point, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in High Point, NC: the local picture

2,043

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

18,488

residents 65 or older (16% of High Point)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Guilford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

High Point has about 2,043 residents aged 85 or older among 18,488 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Guilford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older High Point 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.

High Point compared with Guilford County and North Carolina

Census figure	High Point	Guilford County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	17%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,938	$52,917	—

Older residents in towns around High Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jamestown, NC	3.3 mi	984	54
Archdale, NC	6.2 mi	2,728	307
Trinity, NC	7.9 mi	1,440	75
Thomasville, NC	9.1 mi	4,680	960
Kernersville, NC	9.4 mi	4,907	463
Wallburg, NC	9.9 mi	704	12

Nursing homes near High Point

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maryfield Nursing Home	High Point, NC	1.9 mi	5 of 5	115	(336) 821-4000
Meridian Center	High Point, NC	2.2 mi	1 of 5	199	(336) 885-0141
The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation & Recovery Center	Jamestown, NC	2.3 mi	3 of 5	150	(336) 307-4729
Westchester Manor At Providence Place	High Point, NC	4.0 mi	3 of 5	129	(336) 884-2222
River Landing At Sandy Ridge	Colfax, NC	5.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(336) 668-4900
Westwood Health And Rehabilitation	Archdale, NC	5.4 mi	1 of 5	68	(336) 434-2902

Hospices serving High Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	High Point, NC	1.6 mi	(336) 889-8446
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	15 mi	(336) 621-2500
Trellis Supportive Care	Winston Salem, NC	18 mi	(336) 768-3972
Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House	Lexington, NC	19 mi	(336) 475-5444

Straight-line miles from the center of High Point. 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 High Point

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 32% of the $4,078 monthly median income of High Point 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 High Point: common questions

What nursing homes are near High Point?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Maryfield Nursing Home in High Point (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Meridian Center in High Point (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Shannon Gray Rehabilitation & Recovery Center in Jamestown (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in High Point?

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 32% of the $4,078 monthly median income of High Point 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 High Point, NC