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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pembroke, NC: the local picture

14

residents 85 or older (0.5% of all residents)

326

residents 65 or older (12% of Pembroke)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Robeson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pembroke has about 14 residents aged 85 or older among 326 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (47% in Robeson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Pembroke 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.

Pembroke compared with Robeson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Pembroke	Robeson County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	22%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	10%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,972	$31,470	—

Older residents in towns around Pembroke

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Red Springs, NC	9.0 mi	534	0
Lumberton, NC	10 mi	3,055	453
St. Pauls, NC	15 mi	487	64
Laurinburg, NC	17 mi	2,840	344
Dillon, SC	20 mi	1,271	106
Raeford, NC	21 mi	969	156

Nursing homes near Pembroke

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pembroke Center	Pembroke, NC	0.8 mi	1 of 5	84	(910) 521-1273
Glenflora	Lumberton, NC	10 mi	4 of 5	52	(910) 739-2821
Wesley Pines Retirement Community	Lumberton, NC	11 mi	4 of 5	62	(910) 738-9691
Woodhaven Nursing Center	Lumberton, NC	12 mi	1 of 5	115	(910) 671-5703
Harborview Lumberton	Lumberton, NC	12 mi	3 of 5	122	(910) 739-6048
The Carrolton Of Lumberton	Lumberton, NC	12 mi	1 of 5	90	(910) 671-1163

Hospices serving Pembroke

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Pembroke, NC	1.1 mi	(855) 809-0997
Medi Home Hospice	Saint Pauls, NC	15 mi	(803) 957-0500
Hospice Of Scotland County	Laurinburg, NC	18 mi	(910) 276-7176
3HC	Fayetteville, NC	27 mi	(910) 833-2629

Straight-line miles from the center of Pembroke. 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 Pembroke

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 60% of the $2,164 monthly median income of Pembroke 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 Pembroke: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pembroke?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pembroke Center in Pembroke (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Glenflora in Lumberton (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wesley Pines Retirement Community in Lumberton (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pembroke?

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 60% of the $2,164 monthly median income of Pembroke 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Pembroke, NC