Dementia Care in Richlands, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Richlands, VA: the local picture

138

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1,295

residents 65 or older (25% of Richlands)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Tazewell County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Richlands has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 1,295 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Tazewell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Richlands 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.

Richlands compared with Tazewell County and Virginia

Census figure	Richlands	Tazewell County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	37%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	13%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	2.5%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,354	$39,647	—

Older residents in towns around Richlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tazewell, VA	17 mi	1,062	71
Lebanon, VA	20 mi	1,014	139
Marion, VA	24 mi	1,241	115
Welch, WV	26 mi	403	31
Abingdon, VA	28 mi	2,046	310
Bluefield, VA	31 mi	1,257	201

Nursing homes near Richlands

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clinch Valley Medical Center	Richlands, VA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	24	(276) 596-6000
Heritage Hall Tazewell	Tazewell, VA	18 mi	2 of 5	180	(276) 988-2515
Heritage Hall Grundy	Grundy, VA	20 mi	5 of 5	120	(276) 935-8144
Maple Grove Nursing & Rehab Center	Lebanon, VA	20 mi	3 of 5	60	(276) 889-0733
Valley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Chilhowie, VA	21 mi	4 of 5	180	(276) 646-8911
Francis Marion Manor Health & Rehabilitation	Marion, VA	23 mi	5 of 5	109	(276) 782-1396

Hospices serving Richlands

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medical Services Of America Home Health & Hospice	Richlands, VA	0.4 mi	(276) 964-4202
Legacy Hospice & Palliative Care	Cedar Bluff, VA	2.8 mi	(276) 596-9181
Helping Hands Hospice, Inc	Cedar Bluff, VA	2.8 mi	(276) 964-4313
Home Nursing Company Inc	Lebanon, VA	21 mi	(276) 889-4318

Straight-line miles from the center of Richlands. 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 Richlands

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,196 monthly median income of Richlands households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Richlands: common questions

What nursing homes are near Richlands?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Heritage Hall Tazewell in Tazewell (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Hall Grundy in Grundy (20 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Richlands?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 57% of the $2,196 monthly median income of Richlands households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Richlands, VA