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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sandston, VA: the local picture

142

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,024

residents 65 or older (14% of Sandston)

43%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sandston has about 142 residents aged 85 or older among 1,024 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Henrico County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Sandston 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.

Sandston compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Sandston	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.5%	16%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,421	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Sandston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Highland Springs, VA	2.8 mi	2,549	335
Montrose, VA	3.4 mi	1,522	366
East Highland Park, VA	6.0 mi	2,636	245
Mechanicsville, VA	8.4 mi	7,676	1,156
Bensley, VA	8.6 mi	566	44
Richmond, VA	9.0 mi	32,244	3,177

Nursing homes near Sandston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Henrico Health & Rehabilitation Center	Highland Springs, VA	2.1 mi	not rated	120	(804) 737-0172
Hanover Health And Rehabilitation Center	Mechanicsville, VA	7.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(804) 559-5030
Covenant Woods Nursing Home	Mechanicsville, VA	7.9 mi	4 of 5	62	(804) 569-8003
Autumn Care Of Mechanicsville	Mechanicsville, VA	8.3 mi	2 of 5	169	(804) 730-0009
Vcu Health Children's Services At Brook Road	Richmond, VA	8.4 mi	5 of 5	47	(804) 321-7474
Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center	Richmond, VA	8.7 mi	5 of 5	200	(804) 371-8000

Hospices serving Sandston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bon Secours Hospice And Palliative Care	Richmond, VA	5.1 mi	(804) 309-3660
Athc-Hospice LLC	Mechanicsville, VA	8.1 mi	(804) 358-3480
Westminster Canterbury Richmond At Home LLC	Richmond, VA	10 mi	(804) 292-3500
Bristol Hospice - Richmond, L.L.C.	Richmond, VA	11 mi	(804) 554-5530

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandston. 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 Sandston

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 52% of the $2,452 monthly median income of Sandston 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 Sandston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sandston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Henrico Health & Rehabilitation Center in Highland Springs (2.1 mi, not rated overall); Hanover Health And Rehabilitation Center in Mechanicsville (7.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Covenant Woods Nursing Home in Mechanicsville (7.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sandston?

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 52% of the $2,452 monthly median income of Sandston 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.

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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 Sandston, VA