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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Murfreesboro, NC: the local picture

87

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

505

residents 65 or older (16% of Murfreesboro)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Hertford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Murfreesboro has about 87 residents aged 85 or older among 505 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Hertford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Murfreesboro 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.

Murfreesboro compared with Hertford County and North Carolina

Census figure	Murfreesboro	Hertford County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	42%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	4.9%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,716	$43,002	—

Older residents in towns around Murfreesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ahoskie, NC	12 mi	862	127
Franklin, VA	19 mi	1,534	170
Emporia, VA	30 mi	1,008	108
Roanoke Rapids, NC	31 mi	2,925	278
Suffolk, VA	31 mi	15,100	1,292
Windsor, NC	32 mi	660	93

Nursing homes near Murfreesboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ahoskie Health And Rehabilitation Center	Ahoskie, NC	13 mi	3 of 5	151	(252) 332-2126
Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center	Rich Square, NC	15 mi	1 of 5	69	(252) 539-4161
Northampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, NC	17 mi	4 of 5	80	(252) 534-0131
Courtland Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Courtland, VA	19 mi	1 of 5	90	(757) 653-0908
Southampton Memorial Hosp	Franklin, VA	19 mi	5 of 5	129	(757) 569-6287
Gates Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gatesville, NC	20 mi	2 of 5	70	(252) 357-2124

Hospices serving Murfreesboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Ahoskie, NC	12 mi	(252) 332-3392
Liberty Home Care Vi, LLC	Roanoke Rapids, NC	32 mi	(252) 308-0700
Community Home Care & Hospice	Roanoke Rapids, NC	32 mi	(252) 291-5353
Community Hospice LLC	New Bern, NC	93 mi	(252) 672-8301

Straight-line miles from the center of Murfreesboro. 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 Murfreesboro

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 35% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Murfreesboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ahoskie Health And Rehabilitation Center in Ahoskie (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rich Square Health & Rehabilitation Center in Rich Square (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Northampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Jackson (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Murfreesboro?

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 35% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro, NC