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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Raeford, NC: the local picture

156

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

969

residents 65 or older (21% of Raeford)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Hoke County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Raeford has about 156 residents aged 85 or older among 969 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Hoke County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Raeford 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.

Raeford compared with Hoke County and North Carolina

Census figure	Raeford	Hoke County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	21%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	48%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.6%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,083	$44,076	—

Older residents in towns around Raeford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rockfish, NC	9.1 mi	271	40
Red Springs, NC	12 mi	534	0
Hope Mills, NC	15 mi	2,279	291
Aberdeen, NC	16 mi	1,269	125
Fayetteville, NC	16 mi	27,093	3,098
Southern Pines, NC	18 mi	4,205	963

Nursing homes near Raeford

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Care Of Raeford	Raeford, NC	0.8 mi	2 of 5	132	(910) 875-4280
Autumn Care Of Fayetteville	Fayetteville, NC	13 mi	5 of 5	90	(910) 867-4960
Dahlia Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitati	Aberdeen, NC	15 mi	2 of 5	90	(910) 944-8999
Carolina Rehab Center Of Cumberland	Fayetteville, NC	15 mi	3 of 5	136	(910) 429-1690
Penick Village	Southern Pines, NC	16 mi	5 of 5	32	(910) 692-0306
Village Green Health And Rehabilitation	Fayetteville, NC	18 mi	5 of 5	170	(910) 486-5000

Hospices serving Raeford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Raeford, NC	0.7 mi	(910) 565-5226
Bayada Hospice	Fayetteville, NC	14 mi	(910) 223-5369
3HC	Fayetteville, NC	15 mi	(910) 833-2629
Healthkeeperz,Inc	Fayetteville, NC	15 mi	(910) 860-4764

Straight-line miles from the center of Raeford. 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 Raeford

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 33% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Raeford 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 Raeford: common questions

What nursing homes are near Raeford?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Care Of Raeford in Raeford (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Autumn Care Of Fayetteville in Fayetteville (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Dahlia Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitati in Aberdeen (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Raeford?

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 33% of the $3,924 monthly median income of Raeford 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 Raeford, NC