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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sandy Springs, GA: the local picture

2,316

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

15,310

residents 65 or older (14% of Sandy Springs)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Fulton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sandy Springs has about 2,316 residents aged 85 or older among 15,310 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Fulton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Sandy Springs 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.

Sandy Springs compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	Sandy Springs	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	34%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.5%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	18%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,891	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around Sandy Springs

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dunwoody, GA	3.3 mi	6,968	1,102
Brookhaven, GA	5.1 mi	6,086	768
Chamblee, GA	5.2 mi	2,841	243
Doraville, GA	5.9 mi	1,291	70
Roswell, GA	7.5 mi	14,428	1,322
Vinings, GA	7.6 mi	1,684	89

Nursing homes near Sandy Springs

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Atlanta, GA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	165	(404) 252-2002
Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites By Harborview	Atlanta, GA	3.7 mi	not rated	240	(404) 256-5131
Pruitthealth - Brookhaven	Atlanta, GA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	157	(770) 451-0236
East Cobb Center For Nursing And Healing LLC	Marietta, GA	4.6 mi	3 of 5	117	(770) 971-5870
Lenbrook	Atlanta, GA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(404) 233-3000
The William Breman Jewish Home	Atlanta, GA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	96	(404) 351-8410

Hospices serving Sandy Springs

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avion Palliative & Hospice Care, LLC	Sandy Springs, GA	1.5 mi	(770) 852-8757
Ennoble Care	Sandy Springs, GA	1.5 mi	(404) 595-2210
Lotus Blossom Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC	Sandy Springs, GA	1.5 mi	(404) 386-2005
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of Georgia	Atlanta, GA	1.5 mi	(404) 843-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Sandy Springs. 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 Sandy Springs

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 16% of the $7,741 monthly median income of Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sandy Springs?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sandy Springs Center For Nursing And Healing LLC in Atlanta (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites By Harborview in Atlanta (3.7 mi, not rated overall); Pruitthealth - Brookhaven in Atlanta (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sandy Springs?

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 16% of the $7,741 monthly median income of Sandy Springs 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 Sandy Springs, GA