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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Moyock, NC: the local picture

37

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

717

residents 65 or older (13% of Moyock)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Currituck County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Moyock has about 37 residents aged 85 or older among 717 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 (30% in Currituck County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Moyock 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.

Moyock compared with Currituck County and North Carolina

Census figure	Moyock	Currituck County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.4%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	9.0%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	4.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,807	$62,554	—

Older residents in towns around Moyock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chesapeake, VA	14 mi	36,797	3,615
Elizabeth City, NC	15 mi	3,507	327
Virginia Beach, VA	21 mi	72,515	7,392
Portsmouth, VA	27 mi	15,037	1,540
Suffolk, VA	29 mi	15,100	1,292
Norfolk, VA	29 mi	30,440	2,704

Nursing homes near Moyock

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Currituck Health & Rehab Center	Barco, NC	14 mi	1 of 5	100	(252) 457-0500
Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Elizabeth City, NC	15 mi	1 of 5	108	(252) 338-0137
Elizabeth City Health And Rehabilitation	Elizabeth City, NC	16 mi	2 of 5	170	(252) 338-3975
Autumn Care Of Chesapeake	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	3 of 5	117	(757) 547-4528
Chesapeake Health And Rehabilitation Center	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	1 of 5	180	(757) 547-9111
Oak Grove Health & Rehab Center, LLC	Chesapeake, VA	18 mi	5 of 5	120	(757) 389-7900

Hospices serving Moyock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Albemarle Home Care And Hospice	Elizabeth City, NC	15 mi	(252) 338-4066
Medi Home Health And Hospice - Chesapeake	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	(757) 420-7192
Trinity Hospice LLC	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	(757) 664-9441
Comfort Care Home Health And Hospice	Chesapeake, VA	17 mi	(757) 312-6460

Straight-line miles from the center of Moyock. 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 Moyock

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 23% of the $5,734 monthly median income of Moyock 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 Moyock: common questions

What nursing homes are near Moyock?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Currituck Health & Rehab Center in Barco (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Laurel Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Elizabeth City (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Elizabeth City Health And Rehabilitation in Elizabeth City (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Moyock?

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 23% of the $5,734 monthly median income of Moyock 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 Moyock, NC