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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Laurens, SC: the local picture

320

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

2,351

residents 65 or older (25% of Laurens)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Laurens County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Laurens has about 320 residents aged 85 or older among 2,351 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Laurens County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Laurens 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.

Laurens compared with Laurens County and South Carolina

Census figure	Laurens	Laurens County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	41%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	5.7%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,596	$44,102	—

Older residents in towns around Laurens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clinton, SC	9.4 mi	1,193	301
Woodruff, SC	17 mi	691	113
Fountain Inn, SC	17 mi	1,369	118
Simpsonville, SC	21 mi	3,666	178
Honea Path, SC	22 mi	555	92
Greenwood, SC	23 mi	3,656	815

Nursing homes near Laurens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nhc Healthcare - Laurens	Laurens, SC	0.3 mi	5 of 5	176	(864) 984-6584
Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center	Laurens, SC	0.3 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 984-4541
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto	Clinton, SC	8.5 mi	5 of 5	5	(864) 833-5190
Nhc Healthcare - Clinton	Clinton, SC	9.0 mi	5 of 5	131	(864) 833-2550
Fountain Inn Post Acute	Fountain Inn, SC	17 mi	3 of 5	60	(864) 862-2554
Woodruff Manor	Woodruff, SC	17 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 476-7092

Hospices serving Laurens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Open Arms Hospice	Simpsonville, SC	20 mi	(864) 688-1700
Heartland Hospice Services - Greenville	Simpsonville, SC	22 mi	(864) 963-0045
Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont	Greenwood, SC	24 mi	(864) 227-9393
Agape Care South Carolina Ii	Spartanburg, SC	29 mi	(800) 932-2738

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurens. 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 Laurens

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 34% of the $3,716 monthly median income of Laurens 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 Laurens: common questions

What nursing homes are near Laurens?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Nhc Healthcare - Laurens in Laurens (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Martha Franks Baptist Retirement Center in Laurens (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto in Clinton (8.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Laurens?

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 34% of the $3,716 monthly median income of Laurens 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 Laurens, SC