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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lumberton, NC: the local picture

453

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

3,055

residents 65 or older (16% of Lumberton)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Robeson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lumberton has about 453 residents aged 85 or older among 3,055 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (47% in Robeson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Lumberton 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.

Lumberton compared with Robeson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Lumberton	Robeson County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	22%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	10%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,738	$31,470	—

Older residents in towns around Lumberton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pembroke, NC	10 mi	326	14
St. Pauls, NC	13 mi	487	64
Red Springs, NC	15 mi	534	0
Elizabethtown, NC	23 mi	1,003	158
Hope Mills, NC	24 mi	2,279	291
Dillon, SC	24 mi	1,271	106

Nursing homes near Lumberton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harborview Lumberton	Lumberton, NC	1.5 mi	3 of 5	122	(910) 739-6048
The Carrolton Of Lumberton	Lumberton, NC	2.0 mi	1 of 5	90	(910) 671-1163
Wesley Pines Retirement Community	Lumberton, NC	2.3 mi	4 of 5	62	(910) 738-9691
Woodhaven Nursing Center	Lumberton, NC	2.5 mi	1 of 5	115	(910) 671-5703
Glenflora	Lumberton, NC	4.0 mi	4 of 5	52	(910) 739-2821
Pembroke Center	Pembroke, NC	10 mi	1 of 5	84	(910) 521-1273

Hospices serving Lumberton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Pembroke, NC	10 mi	(855) 809-0997
Medi Home Hospice	Saint Pauls, NC	12 mi	(803) 957-0500
3HC	Fayetteville, NC	27 mi	(910) 833-2629
Healthkeeperz,Inc	Fayetteville, NC	27 mi	(910) 860-4764

Straight-line miles from the center of Lumberton. 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 Lumberton

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 49% of the $2,645 monthly median income of Lumberton 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 Lumberton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lumberton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harborview Lumberton in Lumberton (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Carrolton Of Lumberton in Lumberton (2.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lumberton?

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 49% of the $2,645 monthly median income of Lumberton 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 Lumberton, NC