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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Matthews, NC: the local picture

1,002

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

6,264

residents 65 or older (20% of Matthews)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mecklenburg County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Matthews has about 1,002 residents aged 85 or older among 6,264 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Mecklenburg County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Matthews 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.

Matthews compared with Mecklenburg County and North Carolina

Census figure	Matthews	Mecklenburg County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.2%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	9.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	22%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,581	$60,344	—

Older residents in towns around Matthews

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Stallings, NC	2.9 mi	2,652	224
Indian Trail, NC	4.8 mi	3,960	332
Lake Park, NC	4.9 mi	869	151
Mint Hill, NC	5.1 mi	5,523	635
Weddington, NC	6.9 mi	1,924	58
Wesley Chapel, NC	7.9 mi	1,295	60

Nursing homes near Matthews

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Royal Park Rehabilitation & Health Center	Matthews, NC	1.0 mi	2 of 5	169	(704) 849-6990
Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr At Matthews Glen	Matthews, NC	1.0 mi	5 of 5	15	(704) 845-6220
Matthews Health & Rehab Center	Matthews, NC	1.3 mi	2 of 5	166	(704) 841-4920
Brookdale Carriage Club Providence	Charlotte, NC	4.4 mi	5 of 5	14	(704) 365-8551
Lake Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Indian Trail, NC	5.1 mi	4 of 5	120	(704) 882-3420
Sardis Oaks	Charlotte, NC	5.3 mi	3 of 5	124	(704) 365-4202

Hospices serving Matthews

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region	Charlotte, NC	6.5 mi	(704) 375-0100
Novant Health Hospice And Palliative Care A Department Of Novant Health	Charlotte, NC	9.1 mi	(704) 384-6478
Atrium Health Hospice Union	Monroe, NC	12 mi	(980) 993-7300
Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region	Fort Mill, SC	13 mi	(803) 548-3708

Straight-line miles from the center of Matthews. 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 Matthews

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 22% of the $5,965 monthly median income of Matthews 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 Matthews: common questions

What nursing homes are near Matthews?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Royal Park Rehabilitation & Health Center in Matthews (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Willowbrooke Court SC Ctr At Matthews Glen in Matthews (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Matthews Health & Rehab Center in Matthews (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Matthews?

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 22% of the $5,965 monthly median income of Matthews 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 Matthews, NC