Dementia Care in Newberry, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newberry, SC: the local picture

287

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1,506

residents 65 or older (14% of Newberry)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Newberry County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newberry has about 287 residents aged 85 or older among 1,506 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Newberry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Newberry 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.

Newberry compared with Newberry County and South Carolina

Census figure	Newberry	Newberry County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.9%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	9.2%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,179	$43,844	—

Older residents in towns around Newberry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clinton, SC	20 mi	1,193	301
Saluda, SC	22 mi	308	26
Lake Murray of Richland, SC	22 mi	1,722	181
Ninety Six, SC	25 mi	431	56
Batesburg-Leesville, SC	26 mi	874	134
Irmo, SC	26 mi	1,834	132

Nursing homes near Newberry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
J F Hawkins Nursing Home	Newberry, SC	0.4 mi	4 of 5	118	(803) 276-2601
White Oak Manor - Newberry	Newberry, SC	0.7 mi	2 of 5	140	(803) 276-6060
Saluda Nursing Center	Saluda, SC	11 mi	3 of 5	176	(864) 445-2146
Nhc Healthcare - Clinton	Clinton, SC	20 mi	5 of 5	131	(864) 833-2550
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto	Clinton, SC	21 mi	5 of 5	5	(864) 833-5190
The Heritage At Lowman Rehab And Healthcare	White Rock, SC	21 mi	1 of 5	152	(803) 732-3000

Hospices serving Newberry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bernardo Hospice Care	Newberry, SC	0.9 mi	(803) 321-3035
At Home Senior Care	Newberry, SC	0.9 mi	(803) 920-4265
Hospice & Palliative Care Palmetto Region- Greenville County	Greenville, SC	19 mi	(864) 438-3900
Lutheran Hospice	White Rock, SC	21 mi	(803) 749-7770

Straight-line miles from the center of Newberry. 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 Newberry

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,098 monthly median income of Newberry households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Newberry: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newberry?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are J F Hawkins Nursing Home in Newberry (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); White Oak Manor - Newberry in Newberry (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Saluda Nursing Center in Saluda (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newberry?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,098 monthly median income of Newberry households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Newberry, SC