Dementia Care in Hollins, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hollins, VA: the local picture

562

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

4,146

residents 65 or older (24% of Hollins)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hollins has about 562 residents aged 85 or older among 4,146 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Roanoke County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Hollins 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.

Hollins compared with Roanoke County and Virginia

Census figure	Hollins	Roanoke County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	24%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	6.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	8.8%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,931	$55,107	—

Older residents in towns around Hollins

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cloverdale, VA	2.8 mi	932	46
Roanoke, VA	4.5 mi	17,466	2,506
Daleville, VA	5.3 mi	1,221	348
Vinton, VA	6.0 mi	1,476	294
Salem, VA	7.0 mi	5,016	627
Blue Ridge, VA	7.6 mi	516	90

Nursing homes near Hollins

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Friendship Health And Rehab Center	Roanoke, VA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	253	(540) 265-2100
Daleville Health And Rehabilitation	Daleville, VA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	90	(540) 966-0056
Springtree Healthcare & Rehab Center	Roanoke, VA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 981-2790
Star City Rehabilitation And Nursing	Roanoke, VA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	116	(540) 924-0100
Our Lady Of The Valley	Roanoke, VA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	70	(540) 345-5111
Davis And Mcdaniel Veterans Care Center	Roanoke, VA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	180	(540) 982-2860

Hospices serving Hollins

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentle Shepherd Hospice Inc	Roanoke, VA	2.6 mi	(540) 989-6265
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roanoke, VA	2.6 mi	(540) 265-8509
Good Samaritan Hospice Inc	Roanoke, VA	4.1 mi	(540) 776-0198
Carilion Hospice Services Of Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	5.1 mi	(540) 224-4800

Straight-line miles from the center of Hollins. 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 Hollins

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,994 monthly median income of Hollins households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Hollins: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hollins?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Friendship Health And Rehab Center in Roanoke (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Daleville Health And Rehabilitation in Daleville (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Springtree Healthcare & Rehab Center in Roanoke (4.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hollins?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $3,994 monthly median income of Hollins households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Hollins, VA