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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Richmond Hill, GA: the local picture

166

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

1,179

residents 65 or older (6.5% of Richmond Hill)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Richmond Hill has about 166 residents aged 85 or older among 1,179 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Bryan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Richmond Hill 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.

Richmond Hill compared with Bryan County and Georgia

Census figure	Richmond Hill	Bryan County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	0.9%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	6.5%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	21%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.8%	6.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	11%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,656	$69,346	—

Older residents in towns around Richmond Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Buckhead, GA	3.9 mi	279	76
Georgetown, GA	7.4 mi	1,427	107
Savannah, GA	11 mi	21,137	2,163
Montgomery, GA	13 mi	1,054	257
Pooler, GA	15 mi	4,236	201
Garden City, GA	15 mi	1,182	205

Nursing homes near Richmond Hill

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr	Richmond Hill, GA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	100	(912) 756-6131
Magnolia Manor Of Midway	Midway, GA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	169	(912) 884-3361
Abercorn Rehabilitation Center	Savannah, GA	11 mi	1 of 5	100	(912) 925-4402
Pruitthealth - Savannah	Savannah, GA	11 mi	2 of 5	140	(912) 927-9416
Savannah Post Acute LLC	Savannah, GA	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(912) 352-8615
Resorts At Pooler Inc	Pooler, GA	15 mi	2 of 5	122	(912) 748-6840

Hospices serving Richmond Hill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Savannah, GA	14 mi	(912) 355-0000
Hospice Savannah	Savannah, GA	14 mi	(912) 355-2289
Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc	Savannah, GA	14 mi	(912) 508-0911
Compassus-Savannah	Savannah, GA	14 mi	(912) 354-3727

Straight-line miles from the center of Richmond Hill. 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 Richmond Hill

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 22% of the $5,638 monthly median income of Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill: common questions

What nursing homes are near Richmond Hill?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bryan County Hlth & Rehab Ctr in Richmond Hill (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Magnolia Manor Of Midway in Midway (7.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Abercorn Rehabilitation Center in Savannah (11 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Richmond Hill?

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 22% of the $5,638 monthly median income of Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill, GA