Dementia Care in Rockwood, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rockwood, VA: the local picture

84

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

2,081

residents 65 or older (21% of Rockwood)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Chesterfield County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rockwood has about 84 residents aged 85 or older among 2,081 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Chesterfield County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Rockwood 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.

Rockwood compared with Chesterfield County and Virginia

Census figure	Rockwood	Chesterfield County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	6.4%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	14%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,236	$74,566	—

Older residents in towns around Rockwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Manchester, VA	2.5 mi	1,537	130
Bon Air, VA	3.7 mi	3,282	587
Midlothian, VA	4.4 mi	3,886	504
Brandermill, VA	4.6 mi	2,991	346
Meadowbrook, VA	5.9 mi	3,595	289
Woodlake, VA	6.4 mi	1,190	18

Nursing homes near Rockwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Laurels Of Bon Air	Bon Air, VA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	124	(804) 521-9980
Beaufont Health And Rehabilitation Center	Richmond, VA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 272-2918
The Laurels Of Willow Creek	Midlothian, VA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 379-4771
The Haven At Brandermill Woods	Midlothian, VA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	60	(804) 379-7100
Southampton Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Richmond, VA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	195	(804) 320-7901
Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center	Richmond, VA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	200	(804) 371-8000

Hospices serving Rockwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Trinity Hospice	Richmond, VA	1.2 mi	(804) 613-4529
Gentiva	Richmond, VA	1.2 mi	(804) 290-4300
A Touch Of Grace Hospice LLC	North Chesterfield, VA	1.2 mi	(804) 728-2278
James River Home Health And Hospice	Richmond, VA	1.2 mi	(804) 272-3300

Straight-line miles from the center of Rockwood. 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 Rockwood

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,603 monthly median income of Rockwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Rockwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rockwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Laurels Of Bon Air in Bon Air (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Beaufont Health And Rehabilitation Center in Richmond (4.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Laurels Of Willow Creek in Midlothian (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rockwood?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 19% of the $6,603 monthly median income of Rockwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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.

More near Rockwood

More senior care near Rockwood

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Rockwood

More for Rockwood families

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 Rockwood, VA