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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mar-Mac, NC: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

474

residents 65 or older (16% of Mar-Mac)

38%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mar-Mac has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 474 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.

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

51% of older Mar-Mac 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.

Mar-Mac compared with Wayne County and North Carolina

Census figure	Mar-Mac	Wayne County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	15%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,228	$51,274	—

Older residents in towns around Mar-Mac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brogden, NC	2.9 mi	476	7
Goldsboro, NC	5.8 mi	6,401	665
Elroy, NC	7.6 mi	752	64
Mount Olive, NC	9.1 mi	923	118
La Grange, NC	15 mi	427	30
Selma, NC	20 mi	1,072	186

Nursing homes near Mar-Mac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
O'berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center	Goldsboro, NC	4.9 mi	2 of 5	144	(919) 581-4001
Goldsboro Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Goldsboro, NC	6.4 mi	3 of 5	130	(919) 731-2805
Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Goldsboro, NC	7.1 mi	2 of 5	200	(919) 736-2121
Mount Olive Center	Mount Olive, NC	9.2 mi	1 of 5	150	(919) 658-9522
Smithfield Manor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cen	Smithfield, NC	20 mi	1 of 5	160	(919) 934-3171
Barbour Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Smithfield, NC	22 mi	4 of 5	165	(919) 934-6017

Hospices serving Mar-Mac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
3HC	Goldsboro, NC	8.0 mi	(919) 735-5887
Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County	Kinston, NC	27 mi	(252) 527-3786
Hospice Of Wilson Medical Center	Wilson, NC	28 mi	(252) 399-8924
Community Home Care & Hospice	Roanoke Rapids, NC	80 mi	(252) 291-5353

Straight-line miles from the center of Mar-Mac. 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 Mar-Mac

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 40% of the $3,269 monthly median income of Mar-Mac 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 Mar-Mac: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mar-Mac?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are O'berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center in Goldsboro (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Goldsboro Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Goldsboro (6.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro (7.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mar-Mac?

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 40% of the $3,269 monthly median income of Mar-Mac 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 Mar-Mac, NC