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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Montezuma, GA: the local picture

70

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

548

residents 65 or older (18% of Montezuma)

38%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Montezuma has about 70 residents aged 85 or older among 548 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 Dooly County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Montezuma 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.

Montezuma compared with Dooly County and Georgia

Census figure	Montezuma	Dooly County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	7.1%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,556	$56,496	—

Older residents in towns around Montezuma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Unadilla, GA	17 mi	370	46
Fort Valley, GA	19 mi	1,229	57
Americus, GA	19 mi	2,362	361
Vienna, GA	20 mi	733	8
Perry, GA	21 mi	3,312	227
Cordele, GA	28 mi	1,594	322

Nursing homes near Montezuma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montezuma Health And Rehabilitation	Montezuma, GA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 472-8168
4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center	Byromville, GA	9.1 mi	3 of 5	—	(470) 349-4507
Oaks Nursing Home, Inc, The	Marshallville, GA	10 mi	4 of 5	60	(478) 967-2223
Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center	Ideal, GA	11 mi	5 of 5	88	(478) 949-2270
Summerhill Elderliving Home & Care	Perry, GA	19 mi	1 of 5	160	(478) 987-3100
Fort Valley Crossing Of Journey LLC	Fort Valley, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	75	(478) 825-2031

Hospices serving Montezuma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoebe Sumter Hospice	Americus, GA	21 mi	(229) 928-4000
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	27 mi	(229) 273-6282
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	27 mi	(229) 271-0300
Heart Of Georgia Hospice, Inc	Warner Robins, GA	30 mi	(478) 953-5161

Straight-line miles from the center of Montezuma. 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 Montezuma

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 27% of the $4,546 monthly median income of Montezuma 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 Montezuma: common questions

What nursing homes are near Montezuma?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Montezuma Health And Rehabilitation in Montezuma (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); 4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center in Byromville (9.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Oaks Nursing Home, Inc, The in Marshallville (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Montezuma?

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 27% of the $4,546 monthly median income of Montezuma 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 Montezuma, GA