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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newport, SC: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

937

residents 65 or older (23% of Newport)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in York County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newport has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 937 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in York County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Newport 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.

Newport compared with York County and South Carolina

Census figure	Newport	York County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	23%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.7%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.3%	8.8%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,984	$60,061	—

Older residents in towns around Newport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
India Hook, SC	3.2 mi	674	32
Tega Cay, SC	5.0 mi	2,380	178
Rock Hill, SC	5.3 mi	10,904	1,199
Baxter Village, SC	6.2 mi	855	73
Lake Wylie, SC	7.1 mi	2,105	142
Fort Mill, SC	8.0 mi	3,847	164

Nursing homes near Newport

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
White Oak Manor - Rock Hill	Rock Hill, SC	2.9 mi	3 of 5	136	(803) 366-8155
Willow Brooke Court At Park Pointe Village	Rock Hill, SC	3.0 mi	5 of 5	20	(803) 980-8605
Pruitthealth- Rock Hill	Rock Hill, SC	3.2 mi	1 of 5	132	(803) 366-7133
Rock Hill Post Acute Care Center	Rock Hill, SC	4.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(803) 329-6565
Magnolia Manor - Rock Hill	Rock Hill, SC	4.2 mi	2 of 5	106	(803) 328-6518
Westminster Health & Rehab Center	Rock Hill, SC	4.3 mi	3 of 5	11	(803) 328-5000

Hospices serving Newport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Community Care	Rock Hill, SC	2.7 mi	(803) 329-1500
Riverview Hospice And Palliative Care,LLC	Rock Hill, SC	2.7 mi	(803) 329-3103
Epic Care Health LLC	Fort Mill, SC	6.3 mi	(803) 620-9399
Interim Health Care Of The Triad, Inc	Rock Hill, SC	6.8 mi	(803) 329-4188

Straight-line miles from the center of Newport. 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 Newport

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 20% of the $6,165 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newport?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are White Oak Manor - Rock Hill in Rock Hill (2.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Willow Brooke Court At Park Pointe Village in Rock Hill (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth- Rock Hill in Rock Hill (3.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newport?

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 20% of the $6,165 monthly median income of Newport 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 Newport, SC