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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Louisburg, NC: the local picture

130

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

848

residents 65 or older (26% of Louisburg)

70%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Franklin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Louisburg has about 130 residents aged 85 or older among 848 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.

70% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

56% of older Louisburg 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.

Louisburg compared with Franklin County and North Carolina

Census figure	Louisburg	Franklin County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	9.5%	13%

Older residents in towns around Louisburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Franklinton, NC	8.5 mi	366	57
Lake Royale, NC	11 mi	894	161
Youngsville, NC	11 mi	218	34
Wake Forest, NC	15 mi	6,766	492
Rolesville, NC	16 mi	1,340	39
Henderson, NC	17 mi	2,681	409

Nursing homes near Louisburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Louisburg, NC	0.6 mi	3 of 5	166	(919) 496-7222
Louisburg Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Louisburg, NC	1.1 mi	1 of 5	92	(919) 496-2188
Hillside Nursing Center Of Wake Forest	Wake Forest, NC	14 mi	5 of 5	130	(919) 556-4082
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Henderson, NC	17 mi	4 of 5	92	(252) 492-7021
Senior Citizens Home	Henderson, NC	17 mi	1 of 5	60	(252) 492-0066
Camellia Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehab	Henderson, NC	18 mi	1 of 5	78	(252) 438-6141

Hospices serving Louisburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Home Care Of Vance County	Henderson, NC	17 mi	(252) 972-2200
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	25 mi	(919) 877-9959
Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount	Rocky Mount, NC	26 mi	(252) 442-9126
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital	Rocky Mount, NC	26 mi	(252) 443-8124

Straight-line miles from the center of Louisburg. 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 Louisburg

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. 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 Louisburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Louisburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Louisburg (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Louisburg Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Louisburg (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hillside Nursing Center Of Wake Forest in Wake Forest (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Louisburg?

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. 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 Louisburg, NC