Dementia Care in Ridgeland, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ridgeland, SC: the local picture

55

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

311

residents 65 or older (8.3% of Ridgeland)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Jasper County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ridgeland has about 55 residents aged 85 or older among 311 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 (25% in Jasper County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Ridgeland 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.

Ridgeland compared with Jasper County and South Carolina

Census figure	Ridgeland	Jasper County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	8.3%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	25%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	18%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	37%	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	18%	8.4%

Older residents in towns around Ridgeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Laurel Bay, SC	7.9 mi	271	0
Burton, SC	11 mi	1,139	66
Beaufort, SC	12 mi	2,050	104
Hardeeville, SC	14 mi	4,320	103
Port Royal, SC	15 mi	1,383	145
Bluffton, SC	18 mi	8,154	847

Nursing homes near Ridgeland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc	Ridgeland, SC	4.8 mi	1 of 5	88	(843) 726-5581
Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton	Bluffton, SC	12 mi	5 of 5	60	(843) 548-2500
Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton	Okatie, SC	14 mi	4 of 5	120	(843) 705-8220
Resorts At Beaufort	Beaufort, SC	15 mi	3 of 5	170	(843) 524-8911
Sprenger Health Care Of Port Royal	Port Royal, SC	15 mi	1 of 5	65	(843) 781-7700
The Preston Health Center	Hilton Head Island, SC	20 mi	5 of 5	62	(843) 689-7077

Hospices serving Ridgeland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Friends Of Caroline Hospice Of Beaufort, Inc	Ridgeland, SC	3.6 mi	(843) 525-6257
Compassus-Charleston	Ridgeland, SC	3.6 mi	(843) 645-6540
Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Lowcountry	Ridgeland, SC	3.6 mi	(843) 332-0063
Pruitthealth Hospice-Beaufort	Bluffton, SC	11 mi	(770) 279-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Ridgeland. 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 Ridgeland

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Ridgeland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ridgeland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ridgeland Nursing Center Inc in Ridgeland (4.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sprenger Healthcare Of Bluffton in Bluffton (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare - Bluffton in Okatie (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ridgeland?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Ridgeland, SC