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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Redan, GA: the local picture

366

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

5,051

residents 65 or older (16% of Redan)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Redan has about 366 residents aged 85 or older among 5,051 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in DeKalb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Redan 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.

Redan compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Redan	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,162	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Redan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lithonia, GA	3.9 mi	171	32
Stonecrest, GA	4.2 mi	7,134	433
Stone Mountain, GA	4.5 mi	902	31
Belvedere Park, GA	5.4 mi	1,802	137
Avondale Estates, GA	6.0 mi	861	25
Candler-McAfee, GA	6.0 mi	5,061	464

Nursing homes near Redan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Lithonia, LLC	Lithonia, GA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	150	(770) 482-2961
Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs	Stone Mountain, GA	4.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(678) 684-3157
Glenwood Health Center By Harborview	Decatur, GA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	225	(404) 284-6414
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	5.4 mi	1 of 5	149	(770) 498-4144
Georgia Regional Atlanta Ltc	Decatur, GA	5.7 mi	3 of 5	66	(404) 243-2110
Pruitthealth - Decatur	Decatur, GA	6.7 mi	2 of 5	146	(404) 212-3400

Hospices serving Redan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Georgia	Atlanta, GA	19 mi	(404) 843-6500
Amity Care	Marietta, GA	22 mi	(678) 402-5235

Straight-line miles from the center of Redan. 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 Redan

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Redan 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 Redan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Redan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Lithonia, LLC in Lithonia (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs in Stone Mountain (4.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Glenwood Health Center By Harborview in Decatur (4.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Redan?

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 28% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Redan 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 Redan, GA