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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pendleton, SC: the local picture

75

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

750

residents 65 or older (21% of Pendleton)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Anderson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pendleton has about 75 residents aged 85 or older among 750 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Anderson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Pendleton 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.

Pendleton compared with Anderson County and South Carolina

Census figure	Pendleton	Anderson County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	5.0%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,500	$47,456	—

Older residents in towns around Pendleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clemson, SC	3.4 mi	2,403	466
Clemson University, SC	3.9 mi	0	0
Central, SC	5.6 mi	386	88
Northlake, SC	7.3 mi	895	45
Centerville, SC	8.6 mi	1,469	104
Seneca, SC	11 mi	1,835	232

Nursing homes near Pendleton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Linley Park Post Acute	Anderson, SC	11 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 226-3427
Seneca Health & Rehabilitation Center	Seneca, SC	11 mi	3 of 5	132	(864) 882-1642
Nhc Healthcare - Anderson	Anderson, SC	11 mi	5 of 5	290	(864) 226-8356
Lila Doyle Post Acute	Seneca, SC	12 mi	4 of 5	120	(864) 885-7675
Achieve Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Anderson, SC	13 mi	1 of 5	181	(864) 226-5054
Pruitthealth - Pickens	Six Mile, SC	14 mi	5 of 5	44	(864) 868-2307

Hospices serving Pendleton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Anderson, SC	8.9 mi	(864) 297-3164
Hospice Of The Upstate, Inc	Anderson, SC	12 mi	(800) 261-8636
Prisma Health Hospice Of The Foothills	Seneca, SC	13 mi	(864) 882-8940
Patriot Hospice	Easley, SC	15 mi	(864) 991-8414

Straight-line miles from the center of Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

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 28% of the $4,458 monthly median income of Pendleton 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 Pendleton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pendleton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Linley Park Post Acute in Anderson (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Seneca Health & Rehabilitation Center in Seneca (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare - Anderson in Anderson (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pendleton?

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 28% of the $4,458 monthly median income of Pendleton 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 Pendleton, SC