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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Red Oak, NC: the local picture

55

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,046

residents 65 or older (31% of Red Oak)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Nash County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Red Oak has about 55 residents aged 85 or older among 1,046 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Nash County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Red Oak 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.

Red Oak compared with Nash County and North Carolina

Census figure	Red Oak	Nash County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	31%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	9.0%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,719	$49,723	—

Older residents in towns around Red Oak

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nashville, NC	7.0 mi	1,248	226
Rocky Mount, NC	8.3 mi	10,923	1,630
Lake Royale, NC	17 mi	894	161
Tarboro, NC	22 mi	3,161	527
Louisburg, NC	22 mi	848	130
Wilson, NC	23 mi	8,751	948

Nursing homes near Red Oak

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Lodge At Rocky Mount Health And Rehabilitation	Rocky Mount, NC	6.1 mi	3 of 5	100	(252) 442-4156
The Carrolton Of Nash	Rocky Mount, NC	6.3 mi	4 of 5	141	(252) 443-0867
Autumn Care Of Nash	Nashville, NC	6.5 mi	3 of 5	60	(252) 462-0070
Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center	Rocky Mount, NC	7.6 mi	2 of 5	117	(252) 443-7666
Franklin Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Louisburg, NC	22 mi	3 of 5	166	(919) 496-7222
Louisburg Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Louisburg, NC	22 mi	1 of 5	92	(919) 496-2188

Hospices serving Red Oak

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Home Care & Hospice	Roanoke Rapids, NC	30 mi	(252) 291-5353

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Oak. 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 Red Oak

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 18% of the $7,310 monthly median income of Red Oak 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 Red Oak: common questions

What nursing homes are near Red Oak?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Lodge At Rocky Mount Health And Rehabilitation in Rocky Mount (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Carrolton Of Nash in Rocky Mount (6.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Autumn Care Of Nash in Nashville (6.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Red Oak?

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 18% of the $7,310 monthly median income of Red Oak 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 Red Oak, NC