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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Laurinburg, NC: the local picture

344

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2,840

residents 65 or older (19% of Laurinburg)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Laurinburg has about 344 residents aged 85 or older among 2,840 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Scotland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Laurinburg 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.

Laurinburg compared with Scotland County and North Carolina

Census figure	Laurinburg	Scotland County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.8%	5.2%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,028	$37,421	—

Older residents in towns around Laurinburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bennettsville, SC	15 mi	1,410	190
Hamlet, NC	16 mi	1,014	151
Red Springs, NC	17 mi	534	0
Pembroke, NC	17 mi	326	14
East Rockingham, NC	19 mi	472	48
Rockingham, NC	20 mi	1,621	207

Nursing homes near Laurinburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Scottish Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Laurinburg, NC	0.7 mi	4 of 5	149	(910) 361-4000
Scotia Village - SNF	Laurinburg, NC	1.9 mi	5 of 5	58	(910) 277-2000
Bennettsville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Bennettsville, SC	12 mi	1 of 5	110	(843) 479-6251
Richmond Pines Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Hamlet, NC	15 mi	3 of 5	105	(910) 582-0021
Pembroke Center	Pembroke, NC	18 mi	1 of 5	84	(910) 521-1273
Pruitthealth-Rockingham	Rockingham, NC	19 mi	4 of 5	120	(910) 997-4493

Hospices serving Laurinburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Scotland County	Laurinburg, NC	1.4 mi	(910) 276-7176
Hospice Of Scotland County, Inc	Bennettsville, SC	15 mi	(843) 523-6319
Amedisys Hospice Care	Pembroke, NC	17 mi	(855) 809-0997
Richmond County Hospice Inc	Rockingham, NC	20 mi	(910) 997-4464

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurinburg. 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 Laurinburg

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 38% of the $3,419 monthly median income of Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Laurinburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Scottish Pines Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Laurinburg (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Scotia Village - SNF in Laurinburg (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bennettsville Health And Rehabilitation Center in Bennettsville (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Laurinburg?

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 38% of the $3,419 monthly median income of Laurinburg 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 Laurinburg, NC