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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Poquoson, VA: the local picture

337

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,474

residents 65 or older (20% of Poquoson)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Poquoson has about 337 residents aged 85 or older among 2,474 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.

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

17% of older Poquoson 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.

Poquoson compared with Virginia

Census figure	Poquoson	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,000	—

Older residents in towns around Poquoson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hampton, VA	5.6 mi	22,962	2,048
Bethel Manor, VA	7.0 mi	5	0
Newport News, VA	13 mi	25,916	2,672
Gloucester Point, VA	14 mi	2,331	218
Norfolk, VA	15 mi	30,440	2,704
Carrollton, VA	18 mi	983	22

Nursing homes near Poquoson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayside Of Poquoson Health And Rehab	Poquoson, VA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	60	(757) 868-9960
Marcella Post Acute	Hampton, VA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	180	(757) 827-8953
Hampton Health & Rehab Center, LLC	Hampton, VA	8.1 mi	3 of 5	86	(757) 224-2230
The Chesapeake	Newport News, VA	8.5 mi	3 of 5	52	(757) 599-4376
Waterview Health & Rehab Center	Hampton, VA	8.7 mi	1 of 5	130	(757) 722-9881
Regency Health And Rehabilitation Center	Yorktown, VA	9.0 mi	2 of 5	60	(757) 890-0675

Hospices serving Poquoson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Riverside Hospice Care	Newport News, VA	9.9 mi	(757) 594-2745
Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice-Newport News	Newport News, VA	11 mi	(757) 855-1355
Gentiva Ii	Newport News, VA	11 mi	(757) 874-1237
Affinity Care Of Virginia LLC	Newport News, VA	11 mi	(757) 330-8050

Straight-line miles from the center of Poquoson. 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 Poquoson

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 $7,917 monthly median income of Poquoson 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 Poquoson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Poquoson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayside Of Poquoson Health And Rehab in Poquoson (5.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Marcella Post Acute in Hampton (7.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hampton Health & Rehab Center, LLC in Hampton (8.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Poquoson?

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 $7,917 monthly median income of Poquoson 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 Poquoson, VA