Dementia Care in Monroe, GA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Monroe, GA: the local picture

317

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,956

residents 65 or older (13% of Monroe)

47%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Monroe has about 317 residents aged 85 or older among 1,956 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Walton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Monroe 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.

Monroe compared with Walton County and Georgia

Census figure	Monroe	Walton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.8%	7.6%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,655	$49,313	—

Older residents in towns around Monroe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Social Circle, GA	10 mi	782	111
Loganville, GA	11 mi	1,931	295
Statham, GA	13 mi	433	53
Winder, GA	13 mi	2,342	297
Covington, GA	15 mi	2,446	353
Grayson, GA	15 mi	389	40

Nursing homes near Monroe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Place Nursing Facility	Monroe, GA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	175	(770) 267-8677
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Social Circle, GA	9.2 mi	3 of 5	65	(770) 464-2019
Winder Center For Nursing And Healing	Winder, GA	13 mi	1 of 5	163	(770) 867-2108
High Shoals Health And Rehabilitation	Bishop, GA	14 mi	4 of 5	100	(706) 769-7738
Riverside Health Care Center	Covington, GA	16 mi	2 of 5	159	(770) 787-0211
Pruitthealth - Covington	Covington, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	71	(770) 786-0427

Hospices serving Monroe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence Care	Monroe, GA	1.2 mi	(470) 816-1600
Abbey Hospice	Social Circle, GA	8.4 mi	(770) 464-5858
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Bogart, GA	15 mi	(770) 725-2399
Agape Hospice Care Of Northeast Georgia, LLC	Lawrenceville, GA	17 mi	(404) 763-1456

Straight-line miles from the center of Monroe. 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 Monroe

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,971 monthly median income of Monroe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Monroe: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monroe?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Park Place Nursing Facility in Monroe (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr in Social Circle (9.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Winder Center For Nursing And Healing in Winder (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Monroe?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $2,971 monthly median income of Monroe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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; 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 Monroe, GA