Dementia Care in McCormick, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in McCormick, SC: the local picture

65

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

320

residents 65 or older (13% of McCormick)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in McCormick County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

McCormick has about 65 residents aged 85 or older among 320 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in McCormick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older McCormick 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.

McCormick compared with McCormick County and South Carolina

Census figure	McCormick	McCormick County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	3.4%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	13%	39%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	21%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	0.9%	8.4%

Older residents in towns around McCormick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Abbeville, SC	19 mi	1,137	136
Greenwood, SC	21 mi	3,656	815
Edgefield, SC	22 mi	457	24
Ninety Six, SC	23 mi	431	56
Evans, GA	25 mi	7,045	795
Washington, GA	29 mi	851	58

Nursing homes near McCormick

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mccormick Post Acute	Mccormick, SC	5.9 mi	2 of 5	120	(864) 391-2390
Reserve At Appling Of Journey LLC, The	Appling, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 541-0462
Lakelands Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Abbeville, SC	18 mi	4 of 5	69	(864) 366-5122
Greenwood Transitional Rehabilitation Unit	Greenwood, SC	19 mi	5 of 5	12	(864) 330-9070
Magnolia Manor - Greenwood	Greenwood, SC	19 mi	1 of 5	88	(864) 227-9500
Wesley Commons Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greenwood, SC	21 mi	4 of 5	80	(864) 227-7250

Hospices serving McCormick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Palliative Care Of The Piedmont	Greenwood, SC	20 mi	(864) 227-9393
Heartland Hospice- Augusta	Martinez, GA	29 mi	(706) 860-7374
Helping Hands Hospice	Augusta, GA	33 mi	(706) 432-8321
Pruitthealth Hospice-Augusta	Augusta, GA	33 mi	(706) 650-1522

Straight-line miles from the center of McCormick. 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 McCormick

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 McCormick: common questions

What nursing homes are near McCormick?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mccormick Post Acute in Mccormick (5.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Reserve At Appling Of Journey LLC, The in Appling (17 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lakelands Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Abbeville (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in McCormick?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 McCormick, SC