Dementia Care in Hilltop, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hilltop, SC: the local picture

84

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

367

residents 65 or older (12% of Hilltop)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Spartanburg County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hilltop has about 84 residents aged 85 or older among 367 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Spartanburg County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Hilltop 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.

Hilltop compared with Spartanburg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Hilltop	Spartanburg County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	13%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,810	$47,188	—

Older residents in towns around Hilltop

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Saxon, SC	1.2 mi	439	32
Southern Shops, SC	1.9 mi	342	36
Whitney, SC	2.1 mi	589	175
Arcadia, SC	2.2 mi	172	22
Valley Falls, SC	2.2 mi	730	74
Spartanburg, SC	2.8 mi	6,716	1,104

Nursing homes near Hilltop

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Physical Rehabilitation And Wellness Center Of Spa	Spartanburg, SC	0.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(864) 542-8515
White Oak Manor - Spartanburg	Spartanburg, SC	1.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(864) 585-0241
Magnolia Manor - Spartanburg	Spartanburg, SC	1.4 mi	3 of 5	95	(864) 585-0218
Spartanburg Hospital For Restorative Care SNF	Spartanburg, SC	1.4 mi	5 of 5	25	(864) 560-3265
Valley Falls Terrace	Spartanburg, SC	2.3 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 503-0377
White Oak At North Grove Inc	Spartanburg, SC	2.3 mi	1 of 5	132	(864) 345-1700

Hospices serving Hilltop

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Care South Carolina Ii	Spartanburg, SC	9.0 mi	(800) 932-2738
Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	9.0 mi	(864) 560-3900
Interim Healthcare Of The Upstate Hospice	Greenville, SC	25 mi	(864) 627-1200
Family Hospice Of Greenville LLC	Greenville, SC	28 mi	(610) 828-3455

Straight-line miles from the center of Hilltop. 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 Hilltop

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,401 monthly median income of Hilltop households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Hilltop: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hilltop?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Physical Rehabilitation And Wellness Center Of Spa in Spartanburg (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); White Oak Manor - Spartanburg in Spartanburg (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Magnolia Manor - Spartanburg in Spartanburg (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hilltop?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 52% of the $2,401 monthly median income of Hilltop households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Hilltop, SC