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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jesup, GA: the local picture

245

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

2,417

residents 65 or older (24% of Jesup)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Wayne County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jesup has about 245 residents aged 85 or older among 2,417 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Wayne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Jesup 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.

Jesup compared with Wayne County and Georgia

Census figure	Jesup	Wayne County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	24%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	35%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	5.9%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,117	$43,246	—

Older residents in towns around Jesup

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Walthourville, GA	20 mi	505	1
Hinesville, GA	23 mi	3,117	188
Glennville, GA	24 mi	1,004	102
Fort Stewart, GA	26 mi	12	0
Baxley, GA	29 mi	998	158
Blackshear, GA	30 mi	727	43

Nursing homes near Jesup

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harborview Health Systems Jesup	Jesup, GA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(912) 427-6858
Altamaha Healthcare Center	Jesup, GA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	62	(912) 427-7792
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC	Jesup, GA	4.0 mi	1 of 5	72	(912) 427-6873
Coastal Manor	Ludowici, GA	13 mi	1 of 5	108	(912) 545-3392
Glenvue Health And Rehab	Glennville, GA	24 mi	3 of 5	160	(912) 654-2138

Hospices serving Jesup

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Jesup, GA	0.8 mi	(912) 427-3202
Hospice Of South Georgia, Inc.	Jesup, GA	0.8 mi	(912) 588-0080
Your Family Hospice, LLC	Hinesville, GA	25 mi	(912) 332-7969
Coastal Hospice Of Georgia	Brunswick, GA	31 mi	(912) 434-9810

Straight-line miles from the center of Jesup. 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 Jesup

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 38% of the $3,176 monthly median income of Jesup 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 Jesup: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jesup?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harborview Health Systems Jesup in Jesup (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Altamaha Healthcare Center in Jesup (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC in Jesup (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jesup?

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 38% of the $3,176 monthly median income of Jesup 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 Jesup, GA