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

Local figures

Dementia Care in LaGrange, GA: the local picture

870

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

4,747

residents 65 or older (15% of LaGrange)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Troup County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

LaGrange has about 870 residents aged 85 or older among 4,747 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Troup County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older LaGrange 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.

LaGrange compared with Troup County and Georgia

Census figure	LaGrange	Troup County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.4%	6.3%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,349	$42,987	—

Older residents in towns around LaGrange

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Point, GA	11 mi	349	89
Hogansville, GA	12 mi	437	12
Lanett, AL	15 mi	1,163	103
Huguley, AL	17 mi	523	56
Valley, AL	18 mi	1,645	208
Grantville, GA	19 mi	369	17

Nursing homes near LaGrange

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peachtree Nursing And Rehabilitation LLC	Lagrange, GA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	150	(706) 845-3256
Lagrange Trails Of Journey LLC	Lagrange, GA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	138	(706) 812-9293
Green Acres Care Center LLC	Lagrange, GA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	116	(706) 803-7390
Diversicare Of Lanett	Lanett, AL	15 mi	4 of 5	85	(334) 644-1111
Eamc Lanier Nursing Home	Valley, AL	16 mi	5 of 5	103	(334) 756-1401
Pruitthealth - Franklin	Franklin, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	78	(706) 675-6674

Hospices serving LaGrange

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
West Georgia Hospice	Lagrange, GA	2.1 mi	(706) 845-3905
Chattahoochee Hospice Inc	Valley, AL	17 mi	(334) 756-8043
Affinis Hospice	Newnan, GA	27 mi	(404) 832-4232
Gentiva	Newnan, GA	32 mi	(770) 502-1104

Straight-line miles from the center of LaGrange. 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 LaGrange

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 44% of the $2,779 monthly median income of LaGrange 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 LaGrange: common questions

What nursing homes are near LaGrange?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Peachtree Nursing And Rehabilitation LLC in Lagrange (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lagrange Trails Of Journey LLC in Lagrange (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Green Acres Care Center LLC in Lagrange (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in LaGrange?

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 44% of the $2,779 monthly median income of LaGrange 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 LaGrange, GA