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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lithonia, GA: the local picture

32

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

171

residents 65 or older (6.5% of Lithonia)

90%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lithonia has about 32 residents aged 85 or older among 171 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.

90% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in DeKalb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Lithonia 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.

Lithonia compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Lithonia	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	90%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	21%	15%

Older residents in towns around Lithonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stonecrest, GA	3.2 mi	7,134	433
Redan, GA	3.9 mi	5,051	366
Lakeview Estates, GA	4.0 mi	60	0
Stone Mountain, GA	7.3 mi	902	31
Conyers, GA	8.0 mi	2,933	328
Belvedere Park, GA	9.2 mi	1,802	137

Nursing homes near Lithonia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Lithonia, LLC	Lithonia, GA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	150	(770) 482-2961
Rockdale Healthcare Center	Conyers, GA	5.8 mi	2 of 5	103	(770) 483-4480
Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs	Stone Mountain, GA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(678) 684-3157
Westbury Center Of Conyers For Nursing And Healing	Conyers, GA	6.6 mi	3 of 5	173	(770) 483-3902
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	8.3 mi	1 of 5	149	(770) 498-4144
Georgia Regional Atlanta Ltc	Decatur, GA	8.3 mi	3 of 5	66	(404) 243-2110

Hospices serving Lithonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Opuscare Of Georgia	Stonecrest, GA	6.3 mi	(770) 483-9111
Loving Arms Hospice	Conyers, GA	7.4 mi	(770) 765-7030
Gentiva	Conyers, GA	7.4 mi	(678) 413-1360
Amicasa Hospice Home Care	Decatur, GA	8.3 mi	(404) 537-1960

Straight-line miles from the center of Lithonia. 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 Lithonia

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. 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 Lithonia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lithonia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Lithonia, LLC in Lithonia (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rockdale Healthcare Center in Conyers (5.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs in Stone Mountain (6.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lithonia?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Lithonia, GA