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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jasper, GA: the local picture

104

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

847

residents 65 or older (18% of Jasper)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Pickens County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jasper has about 104 residents aged 85 or older among 847 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Pickens County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Jasper 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.

Jasper compared with Pickens County and Georgia

Census figure	Jasper	Pickens County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	19%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	8.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	3.9%	15%

Older residents in towns around Jasper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ball Ground, GA	9.5 mi	410	12
Canton, GA	15 mi	5,156	551
Dawsonville, GA	18 mi	637	7
Holly Springs, GA	21 mi	2,223	97
Milton, GA	23 mi	4,356	111
Cumming, GA	25 mi	1,400	177

Nursing homes near Jasper

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jasper Point Of Journey LLC	Jasper, GA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	60	(706) 692-6323
Pruitthealth - Jasper	Jasper, GA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(706) 253-2441
Wildwood Health And Rehab	Talking Rock, GA	10 mi	3 of 5	44	(706) 692-6014
Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay	Ellijay, GA	15 mi	3 of 5	110	(706) 635-7881
Canton Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Canton, GA	16 mi	1 of 5	100	(770) 479-8791
Cherokee Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Canton, GA	16 mi	2 of 5	100	(770) 479-5649

Hospices serving Jasper

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Appalachian Hospice & Palliative Care	Jasper, GA	2.3 mi	(706) 253-4015
Georgia Mountain Hospice, Inc.	Jasper, GA	2.3 mi	(706) 253-4100
Compassus-North Georgia Ii	Ellijay, GA	15 mi	(706) 686-5244
Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc	Canton, GA	15 mi	(470) 259-0444

Straight-line miles from the center of Jasper. 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 Jasper

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. 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 Jasper: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jasper?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jasper Point Of Journey LLC in Jasper (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Jasper in Jasper (7.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wildwood Health And Rehab in Talking Rock (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jasper?

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. 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; 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 Jasper, GA