Dementia Care in Martinsville, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Martinsville, VA: the local picture

376

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2,285

residents 65 or older (17% of Martinsville)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Martinsville has about 376 residents aged 85 or older among 2,285 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Martinsville 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.

Martinsville compared with Virginia

Census figure	Martinsville	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,406	—

Older residents in towns around Martinsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Collinsville, VA	3.7 mi	1,267	74
Eden, NC	14 mi	2,744	361
Wentworth, NC	20 mi	565	41
Rocky Mount, VA	22 mi	1,133	92
Mount Hermon, VA	24 mi	1,127	72
Reidsville, NC	26 mi	3,293	410

Nursing homes near Martinsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center	Martinsville, VA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	300	(540) 265-0322
Martinsville Health And Rehab	Martinsville, VA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	140	(276) 632-7146
King's Grant Lacy Health Center	Martinsville, VA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	32	(276) 634-1000
Stanleytown Health And Rehabilitation Center	Bassett, VA	6.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(276) 629-1772
Eden Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Eden, NC	13 mi	2 of 5	112	(336) 623-1750
Unc Rockingham Rehab & Nursing Care Center	Eden, NC	15 mi	5 of 5	121	(336) 623-9711

Hospices serving Martinsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital	Rocky Mount, VA	21 mi	(540) 224-4800
Commonwealth Hospice	Danville, VA	25 mi	(434) 799-5313
Medi Home Health & Hospice	Roanoke, VA	38 mi	(540) 278-1322
Heartland Hospice (Roanoke)	Roanoke, VA	41 mi	(540) 725-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinsville. 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 Martinsville

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Martinsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Martinsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Martinsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mulberry Creek Nursing & Rehab Center in Martinsville (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Martinsville Health And Rehab in Martinsville (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); King's Grant Lacy Health Center in Martinsville (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Martinsville?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Martinsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Martinsville, VA