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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Raleigh, NC: the local picture

6,511

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

57,081

residents 65 or older (12% of Raleigh)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Wake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Raleigh has about 6,511 residents aged 85 or older among 57,081 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 (28% in Wake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Raleigh 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.

Raleigh compared with Wake County and North Carolina

Census figure	Raleigh	Wake County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	8.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	19%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,815	$72,233	—

Older residents in towns around Raleigh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Knightdale, NC	8.6 mi	1,925	186
Garner, NC	9.9 mi	5,648	486
Cary, NC	11 mi	25,341	2,224
Morrisville, NC	11 mi	2,174	503
Rolesville, NC	12 mi	1,340	39
Wake Forest, NC	12 mi	6,766	492

Nursing homes near Raleigh

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Cardinal At North Hills	Raleigh, NC	0.4 mi	3 of 5	15	(984) 204-8444
Bloomsbury At Hayes Barton Place	Raleigh, NC	1.7 mi	not rated	31	(919) 213-7579
Hillcrest Raleigh At Crabtree Valley	Raleigh, NC	2.3 mi	4 of 5	134	(919) 781-4900
Raleigh Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	2.5 mi	3 of 5	157	(919) 828-6251
Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center	Raleigh, NC	3.5 mi	5 of 5	120	(919) 784-6600
Tower Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	3.9 mi	3 of 5	180	(919) 231-8113

Hospices serving Raleigh

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	1.2 mi	(919) 877-9959
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	3.4 mi	(919) 828-0890
Duke Hospice	Durham, NC	16 mi	(919) 613-4663
Unc Hospice	Chapel Hill, NC	21 mi	(984) 215-2650

Straight-line miles from the center of Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

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 23% of the $5,568 monthly median income of Raleigh 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 Raleigh: common questions

What nursing homes are near Raleigh?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Cardinal At North Hills in Raleigh (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bloomsbury At Hayes Barton Place in Raleigh (1.7 mi, not rated overall); Hillcrest Raleigh At Crabtree Valley in Raleigh (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Raleigh?

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 23% of the $5,568 monthly median income of Raleigh 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.

More near Raleigh

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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 Raleigh, NC