Dementia Care in Putney, GA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Putney, GA: the local picture

24

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

597

residents 65 or older (19% of Putney)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (42% in Dougherty County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Putney has about 24 residents aged 85 or older among 597 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (42% in Dougherty County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Putney 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.

Putney compared with Dougherty County and Georgia

Census figure	Putney	Dougherty County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	42%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	34%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	16%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	4.5%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,406	$45,956	—

Older residents in towns around Putney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Albany, GA	8.3 mi	10,942	1,089
Sylvester, GA	16 mi	1,018	351
Camilla, GA	18 mi	925	144
Leesburg, GA	18 mi	395	22
Pelham, GA	24 mi	669	86
Moultrie, GA	28 mi	2,540	241

Nursing homes near Putney

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wynfield Park Health And Rehabilitation	Albany, GA	8.5 mi	2 of 5	186	(229) 435-0741
Pruitthealth - Palmyra	Albany, GA	9.6 mi	1 of 5	250	(229) 883-0500
Pruitthealth - Sylvester	Sylvester, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	117	(229) 776-5541
Archbold Living Camilla	Camilla, GA	18 mi	1 of 5	156	(229) 336-8377
Lee County Health And Rehabilitation	Leesburg, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	60	(229) 759-9236

Hospices serving Putney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phoebe Hospice	Albany, GA	9.5 mi	(229) 312-7050
Hospice Of Southwest Georgia	Thomasville, GA	45 mi	(229) 584-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Putney. 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 Putney

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $5,784 monthly median income of Putney households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Putney: common questions

What nursing homes are near Putney?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wynfield Park Health And Rehabilitation in Albany (8.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Palmyra in Albany (9.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Sylvester in Sylvester (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Putney?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $5,784 monthly median income of Putney households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (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 Putney, GA