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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rockmart, GA: the local picture

136

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

799

residents 65 or older (15% of Rockmart)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Polk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rockmart has about 136 residents aged 85 or older among 799 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Polk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

64% of older Rockmart 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.

Rockmart compared with Polk County and Georgia

Census figure	Rockmart	Polk County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	43%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	64%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,655	$39,059	—

Older residents in towns around Rockmart

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Aragon, GA	2.7 mi	194	6
Euharlee, GA	11 mi	353	11
Cedartown, GA	12 mi	1,301	119
Dallas, GA	13 mi	1,603	244
Lindale, GA	15 mi	595	49
Cartersville, GA	18 mi	2,949	224

Nursing homes near Rockmart

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rockmart Health	Rockmart, GA	0.1 mi	5 of 5	73	(770) 684-5950
Cottages At Rockmart, The	Rockmart, GA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	116	(770) 748-3622
Cedar Valley Nsg & Rehab Ctr	Cedartown, GA	12 mi	5 of 5	100	(770) 748-4116
Chulio Hills Health And Rehab	Rome, GA	12 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 235-1132
Blue Ridge Care Center LLC	Dallas, GA	13 mi	3 of 5	182	(770) 445-4411
Winthrop Health And Rehabilitation	Rome, GA	16 mi	4 of 5	80	(706) 235-1422

Hospices serving Rockmart

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Hospice, Inc	Rome, GA	18 mi	(706) 378-2273
Pruitthealth Hospice-Rome	Rome, GA	18 mi	(706) 236-4706
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Heyman Hospice Care	Rome, GA	18 mi	(706) 509-3200
Willowbrook Hospice, LLC	Cartersville, GA	18 mi	(470) 315-4728

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockmart. 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 Rockmart

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 59% of the $2,055 monthly median income of Rockmart 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 Rockmart: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rockmart?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rockmart Health in Rockmart (0.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cottages At Rockmart, The in Rockmart (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cedar Valley Nsg & Rehab Ctr in Cedartown (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rockmart?

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 59% of the $2,055 monthly median income of Rockmart 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 Rockmart, GA