Dementia Care in Kitty Hawk, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kitty Hawk, NC: the local picture

79

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

744

residents 65 or older (20% of Kitty Hawk)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Dare County)

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kitty Hawk has about 79 residents aged 85 or older among 744 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Dare County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Kitty Hawk 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.

Kitty Hawk compared with Dare County and North Carolina

Census figure	Kitty Hawk	Dare County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	5.9%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.5%	8.6%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,682	$70,567	—

Older residents in towns around Kitty Hawk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Southern Shores, NC	3.3 mi	996	81
Kill Devil Hills, NC	4.5 mi	1,471	54
Nags Head, NC	9.9 mi	1,264	184
Elizabeth City, NC	33 mi	3,507	327
Moyock, NC	39 mi	717	37
Edenton, NC	49 mi	1,254	73

Nursing homes near Kitty Hawk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peak Resources-Outer Banks	Nags Head, NC	7.5 mi	3 of 5	126	(252) 441-3116

Hospices serving Kitty Hawk

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Home Health And Hospice	Nags Head, NC	14 mi	(252) 263-5800
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	33 mi	(252) 338-4066
Amedisys Hospice Care	Plymouth, NC	59 mi	(252) 791-0490
Community Hospice LLC	New Bern, NC	103 mi	(252) 672-8301

Straight-line miles from the center of Kitty Hawk. 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 Kitty Hawk

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,724 monthly median income of Kitty Hawk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Kitty Hawk: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kitty Hawk?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Peak Resources-Outer Banks in Nags Head (7.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kitty Hawk?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,724 monthly median income of Kitty Hawk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Kitty Hawk, NC