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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Reidsville, GA: the local picture

74

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

423

residents 65 or older (17% of Reidsville)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Tattnall County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Reidsville has about 74 residents aged 85 or older among 423 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Tattnall County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

63% of older Reidsville 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.

Reidsville compared with Tattnall County and Georgia

Census figure	Reidsville	Tattnall County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.8%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	63%	33%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	23%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	11%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,021	$39,479	—

Older residents in towns around Reidsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Claxton, GA	14 mi	402	39
Lyons, GA	14 mi	677	88
Glennville, GA	15 mi	1,004	102
Vidalia, GA	18 mi	2,250	242
Metter, GA	22 mi	996	112
Baxley, GA	26 mi	998	158

Nursing homes near Reidsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tattnall Healthcare Center	Reidsville, GA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	92	(912) 557-4345
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation	Claxton, GA	14 mi	3 of 5	70	(912) 739-2245
Oxley Park Health And Rehabilitation	Lyons, GA	15 mi	3 of 5	144	(912) 526-6336
Glenvue Health And Rehab	Glennville, GA	15 mi	3 of 5	160	(912) 654-2138
Oaks - Bethany Skilled Nursing, The	Vidalia, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	168	(912) 537-7922
Meadows Park Health And Rehabilitation	Vidalia, GA	20 mi	5 of 5	75	(912) 403-3400

Hospices serving Reidsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Hospice	Claxton, GA	14 mi	(912) 739-0058
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	18 mi	(912) 537-0063
Affinis Hospice LLC	Vidalia, GA	18 mi	(912) 538-0465
Comfort Care Hospice	Baxley, GA	25 mi	(912) 367-4146

Straight-line miles from the center of Reidsville. 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 Reidsville

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 38% of the $3,168 monthly median income of Reidsville 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 Reidsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Reidsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tattnall Healthcare Center in Reidsville (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Camellia Health & Rehabilitation in Claxton (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Oxley Park Health And Rehabilitation in Lyons (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Reidsville?

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 38% of the $3,168 monthly median income of Reidsville 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 Reidsville, GA