Dementia Care in North Shore, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in North Shore, VA: the local picture

56

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,633

residents 65 or older (45% of North Shore)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

North Shore has about 56 residents aged 85 or older among 1,633 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Franklin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older North Shore 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.

North Shore compared with Franklin County and Virginia

Census figure	North Shore	Franklin County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	45%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.3%	3.1%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$96,696	$55,604	—

Older residents in towns around North Shore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rocky Mount, VA	14 mi	1,133	92
Vinton, VA	19 mi	1,476	294
Bedford, VA	19 mi	1,647	270
Altavista, VA	20 mi	656	87
Roanoke, VA	22 mi	17,466	2,506
Cave Spring, VA	22 mi	4,833	545

Nursing homes near North Shore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Franklin Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rocky Mount, VA	15 mi	3 of 5	120	(540) 489-3467
Rocky Mount Health & Rehab Center	Rocky Mount, VA	15 mi	3 of 5	180	(540) 483-9261
Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center	Gretna, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	90	(434) 656-1206
Bedford Co Nursing Home	Bedford, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 586-7658
Berkshire Health & Rehabilitation Center	Vinton, VA	18 mi	4 of 5	180	(540) 982-6691
Pheasant Ridge Nursing And Rehabilitation	Roanoke, VA	20 mi	1 of 5	101	(540) 725-8210

Hospices serving North Shore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital	Rocky Mount, VA	15 mi	(540) 224-4800
Medi Home Health & Hospice	Roanoke, VA	19 mi	(540) 278-1322
Carilion Hospice Services Of Roanoke	Roanoke, VA	21 mi	(540) 224-4800
Good Samaritan Hospice Inc	Roanoke, VA	24 mi	(540) 776-0198

Straight-line miles from the center of North Shore. 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 North Shore

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 16% of the $8,058 monthly median income of North Shore 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 North Shore: common questions

What nursing homes are near North Shore?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Franklin Health And Rehabilitation Center in Rocky Mount (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rocky Mount Health & Rehab Center in Rocky Mount (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Gretna Health And Rehabilitation Center in Gretna (18 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in North Shore?

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 16% of the $8,058 monthly median income of North Shore 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 North Shore, VA