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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mount Hermon, VA: the local picture

72

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,127

residents 65 or older (27% of Mount Hermon)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Pittsylvania County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mount Hermon has about 72 residents aged 85 or older among 1,127 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Pittsylvania County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Mount Hermon 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.

Mount Hermon compared with Pittsylvania County and Virginia

Census figure	Mount Hermon	Pittsylvania County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	27%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	40%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	17%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	2.8%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,615	$39,671	—

Older residents in towns around Mount Hermon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Danville, VA	6.0 mi	8,914	1,087
Eden, NC	21 mi	2,744	361
Martinsville, VA	24 mi	2,285	376
Wentworth, NC	26 mi	565	41
Reidsville, NC	27 mi	3,293	410
Collinsville, VA	27 mi	1,267	74

Nursing homes near Mount Hermon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Roman Eagle Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Danville, VA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	312	(434) 836-9510
Piney Forest Health And Rehabilitation Center	Danville, VA	4.4 mi	3 of 5	120	(434) 799-1565
Riverside Health & Rehab Cntr	Danville, VA	5.1 mi	3 of 5	180	(434) 791-3800
Stratford Healthcare Center	Danville, VA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(434) 799-4540
Chatham Health & Rehabilitation Center	Chatham, VA	9.7 mi	4 of 5	85	(434) 432-0471
Yanceyville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Yanceyville, NC	18 mi	2 of 5	157	(336) 694-5916

Hospices serving Mount Hermon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi Home Hospice	Danville, VA	3.3 mi	(434) 483-6891
Commonwealth Hospice	Danville, VA	6.4 mi	(434) 799-5313
1ST Care Hospice Inc	South Boston, VA	28 mi	(434) 572-0063
Sentara Hospice (Halifax)	South Boston, VA	28 mi	(434) 517-3339

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Hermon. 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 Mount Hermon

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 23% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mount Hermon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Roman Eagle Rehabilitation And Health Care Center in Danville (4.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Piney Forest Health And Rehabilitation Center in Danville (4.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Riverside Health & Rehab Cntr in Danville (5.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mount Hermon?

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 23% of the $5,385 monthly median income of Mount Hermon 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 Mount Hermon, VA