Dementia Care in Rockingham, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rockingham, NC: the local picture

207

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

1,621

residents 65 or older (18% of Rockingham)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Richmond County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rockingham has about 207 residents aged 85 or older among 1,621 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Richmond County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Rockingham 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.

Rockingham compared with Richmond County and North Carolina

Census figure	Rockingham	Richmond County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	35%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	21%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.7%	8.1%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$28,471	$36,136	—

Older residents in towns around Rockingham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Rockingham, NC	1.9 mi	472	48
Hamlet, NC	4.4 mi	1,014	151
Wadesboro, NC	18 mi	992	211
Cheraw, SC	19 mi	944	130
Laurinburg, NC	20 mi	2,840	344
Bennettsville, SC	22 mi	1,410	190

Nursing homes near Rockingham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth-Rockingham	Rockingham, NC	0.7 mi	4 of 5	120	(910) 997-4493
Richmond Pines Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente	Hamlet, NC	4.8 mi	3 of 5	105	(910) 582-0021
Wadesboro Health & Rehab Center	Wadesboro, NC	17 mi	3 of 5	66	(704) 694-4106
Anson Health And Rehabilitation	Wadesboro, NC	18 mi	5 of 5	95	(704) 695-3301
Rehab Center Of Cheraw	Cheraw, SC	19 mi	not rated	104	(843) 537-2060
Cheraw Healthcare	Cheraw, SC	19 mi	2 of 5	120	(843) 537-5253

Hospices serving Rockingham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Richmond County Hospice Inc	Rockingham, NC	0.5 mi	(910) 997-4464
Hospice Of Scotland County	Laurinburg, NC	19 mi	(910) 276-7176
Firsthealth Hospice	West End, NC	25 mi	(910) 715-6000
Liberty Home Care Ii, LLC	Raeford, NC	31 mi	(910) 565-5226

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockingham. 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 Rockingham

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,373 monthly median income of Rockingham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Rockingham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rockingham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth-Rockingham in Rockingham (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Richmond Pines Healthcare And Rehabilitation Cente in Hamlet (4.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Wadesboro Health & Rehab Center in Wadesboro (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rockingham?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,373 monthly median income of Rockingham households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Rockingham, NC