Dementia Care in Lake City, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lake City, SC: the local picture

156

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,206

residents 65 or older (20% of Lake City)

46%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lake City has about 156 residents aged 85 or older among 1,206 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Florence County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Lake City 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.

Lake City compared with Florence County and South Carolina

Census figure	Lake City	Florence County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	34%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	4.5%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,353	$40,410	—

Older residents in towns around Lake City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kingstree, SC	15 mi	671	231
Florence, SC	22 mi	7,201	593
Manning, SC	29 mi	1,556	317
Marion, SC	30 mi	1,555	240
Darlington, SC	31 mi	1,581	229
Andrews, SC	31 mi	491	15

Nursing homes near Lake City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dr Ronald E Mcnair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Lake City, SC	3.3 mi	3 of 5	88	(843) 389-3685
Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center	Scranton, SC	3.4 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 389-9201
Carlyle Senior Care Of Kingstree	Kingstree, SC	15 mi	3 of 5	96	(843) 355-6116
The Palms At Florence	Florence, SC	17 mi	2 of 5	163	(843) 669-3502
Veteran Village	Florence, SC	22 mi	4 of 5	52	(843) 432-4600
Southland Health Care Center	Florence, SC	22 mi	4 of 5	88	(843) 669-4403

Hospices serving Lake City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
United Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	22 mi	(843) 662-8633
Amedisys Hospice Of South Carolina	Florence, SC	22 mi	(803) 774-4036
Mcleod Hcs - Hospice Of The Pee Dee	Florence, SC	22 mi	(843) 777-2564
Medical Services Of America Hospice - Coastal	Myrtle Beach, SC	50 mi	(803) 957-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake City. 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 Lake City

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,279 monthly median income of Lake City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Lake City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Dr Ronald E Mcnair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Lake City (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center in Scranton (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Carlyle Senior Care Of Kingstree in Kingstree (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lake City?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,279 monthly median income of Lake City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Lake City, SC