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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Landrum, SC: the local picture

134

residents 85 or older (5.1% of all residents)

656

residents 65 or older (25% of Landrum)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Spartanburg County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Landrum has about 134 residents aged 85 or older among 656 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Spartanburg County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Landrum 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.

Landrum compared with Spartanburg County and South Carolina

Census figure	Landrum	Spartanburg County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	25%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	13%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,452	$47,188	—

Older residents in towns around Landrum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Inman, SC	10 mi	466	83
Dana, NC	14 mi	723	46
Lyman, SC	14 mi	679	111
Boiling Springs, SC	15 mi	1,477	159
East Flat Rock, NC	15 mi	862	87
Wellford, SC	16 mi	492	91

Nursing homes near Landrum

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Oak Manor - Tryon	Tryon, NC	3.8 mi	2 of 5	70	(828) 859-9161
Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr At Tryon Estates	Columbus, NC	4.3 mi	5 of 5	16	(828) 894-5500
Golden Age Operations	Inman, SC	9.8 mi	4 of 5	44	(864) 472-6636
Inman Healthcare	Inman, SC	10 mi	3 of 5	40	(864) 472-9370
Autumn Care Of Saluda	Saluda, NC	10 mi	2 of 5	99	(828) 749-2261
Magnolia Manor - Inman	Inman, SC	11 mi	1 of 5	176	(864) 472-9055

Hospices serving Landrum

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Carolina Foothills	Saluda, NC	9.3 mi	(864) 432-8717
V Care Hospice, LLC	Greer, SC	16 mi	(864) 453-1955
Wren Hospice, LLC	Greer, SC	20 mi	(864) 326-3242
Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	23 mi	(864) 627-4270

Straight-line miles from the center of Landrum. 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 Landrum

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 $2,288 monthly median income of Landrum 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 Landrum: common questions

What nursing homes are near Landrum?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are White Oak Manor - Tryon in Tryon (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr At Tryon Estates in Columbus (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Golden Age Operations in Inman (9.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Landrum?

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 $2,288 monthly median income of Landrum 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 Landrum, SC