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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jefferson, GA: the local picture

232

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,708

residents 65 or older (11% of Jefferson)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jefferson has about 232 residents aged 85 or older among 1,708 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Jefferson 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.

Jefferson compared with Jackson County and Georgia

Census figure	Jefferson	Jackson County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	17%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.6%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.6%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,644	$59,066	—

Older residents in towns around Jefferson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pendergrass, GA	4.8 mi	134	12
Commerce, GA	9.0 mi	1,081	138
Hoschton, GA	9.7 mi	627	94
Statham, GA	12 mi	433	53
Winder, GA	12 mi	2,342	297
Braselton, GA	12 mi	3,012	366

Nursing homes near Jefferson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hill Haven Nursing Home	Commerce, GA	9.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(706) 336-8000
Northridge Health And Rehabilitation	Commerce, GA	9.5 mi	4 of 5	167	(706) 335-1300
Winder Center For Nursing And Healing	Winder, GA	12 mi	1 of 5	163	(770) 867-2108
Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The	Athens, GA	15 mi	1 of 5	148	(706) 355-7400
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage	Athens, GA	16 mi	4 of 5	104	(706) 549-1613
Pruitthealth - Grandview	Athens, GA	16 mi	5 of 5	72	(706) 549-6013

Hospices serving Jefferson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Care Of Clarke County, LLC	Watkinsville, GA	13 mi	(404) 763-1456
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Bogart, GA	15 mi	(770) 725-2399
Amedisys Hospice	Athens, GA	17 mi	(706) 369-3550
Compassus-Athens	Athens, GA	17 mi	(706) 354-1707

Straight-line miles from the center of Jefferson. 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 Jefferson

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, which is 28% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Jefferson households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Jefferson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jefferson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hill Haven Nursing Home in Commerce (9.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Northridge Health And Rehabilitation in Commerce (9.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Winder Center For Nursing And Healing in Winder (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jefferson?

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, which is 28% of the $4,387 monthly median income of Jefferson households headed by someone 65 or older. 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 Jefferson, GA