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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Riverdale, GA: the local picture

274

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,767

residents 65 or older (12% of Riverdale)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Clayton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Riverdale has about 274 residents aged 85 or older among 1,767 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Clayton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Riverdale 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.

Riverdale compared with Clayton County and Georgia

Census figure	Riverdale	Clayton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	0.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	11%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,952	$47,111	—

Older residents in towns around Riverdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jonesboro, GA	4.4 mi	516	124
Morrow, GA	4.5 mi	568	8
Forest Park, GA	5.0 mi	2,493	211
Lake City, GA	5.0 mi	467	172
Irondale, GA	6.2 mi	691	9
College Park, GA	6.2 mi	1,374	42

Nursing homes near Riverdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverdale Center For Nursing And Healing	Riverdale, GA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	152	(770) 991-1050
Arrowhead Post Acute LLC	Jonesboro, GA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	115	(770) 478-3013
Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Lake City, GA	5.7 mi	1 of 5	242	(404) 361-1028
Jonesboro Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Jonesboro, GA	6.4 mi	1 of 5	129	(770) 473-4436
Christian City Rehabilitation Center	Union City, GA	6.6 mi	2 of 5	200	(770) 964-3301
Healthcare At College Park, LLC	College Park, GA	6.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(404) 767-8609

Hospices serving Riverdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dignity Hospice And Healthcare, LLC	Riverdale, GA	1.0 mi	(678) 908-8870
Atlanta Regional Hospice, LLC	Lake City, GA	5.2 mi	(404) 547-2991
Precious Hospice	Fayetteville, GA	7.8 mi	(404) 992-5088
Compassus-Fayetteville	Fayetteville, GA	7.8 mi	(678) 817-4180

Straight-line miles from the center of Riverdale. 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 Riverdale

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 42% of the $2,913 monthly median income of Riverdale 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 Riverdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Riverdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverdale Center For Nursing And Healing in Riverdale (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Arrowhead Post Acute LLC in Jonesboro (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lake City Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Lake City (5.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Riverdale?

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 42% of the $2,913 monthly median income of Riverdale 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 Riverdale, GA