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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oxford, NC: the local picture

399

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

2,347

residents 65 or older (26% of Oxford)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Granville County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oxford has about 399 residents aged 85 or older among 2,347 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Granville County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Oxford 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.

Oxford compared with Granville County and North Carolina

Census figure	Oxford	Granville County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	26%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	24%	15%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	9.7%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,227	$46,986	—

Older residents in towns around Oxford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Henderson, NC	9.6 mi	2,681	409
Creedmoor, NC	15 mi	809	12
Butner, NC	16 mi	1,357	78
Franklinton, NC	17 mi	366	57
Youngsville, NC	21 mi	218	34
Louisburg, NC	22 mi	848	130

Nursing homes near Oxford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brantwood NH & Retirement Center	Oxford, NC	0.6 mi	4 of 5	80	(919) 690-3334
Oxford Health And Rehabilitation Center	Oxford, NC	0.8 mi	1 of 5	160	(919) 693-1531
Senior Citizens Home	Henderson, NC	7.3 mi	1 of 5	60	(252) 492-0066
Kerr Lake Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Henderson, NC	9.4 mi	4 of 5	92	(252) 492-7021
Camellia Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehab	Henderson, NC	9.5 mi	1 of 5	78	(252) 438-6141
Clarksville Health & Rehab Center	Clarksville, VA	21 mi	4 of 5	168	(434) 374-4141

Hospices serving Oxford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kindred Hospice	Oxford, NC	1.6 mi	(919) 603-0126
Community Home Care Of Vance County	Henderson, NC	11 mi	(252) 972-2200
Medi Home Health And Hospice	Roxboro, NC	22 mi	(336) 597-2542
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	33 mi	(919) 877-9959

Straight-line miles from the center of Oxford. 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 Oxford

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 42% of the $3,102 monthly median income of Oxford 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 Oxford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oxford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brantwood NH & Retirement Center in Oxford (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Oxford Health And Rehabilitation Center in Oxford (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Senior Citizens Home in Henderson (7.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oxford?

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 42% of the $3,102 monthly median income of Oxford 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 Oxford, NC