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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Savannah, GA: the local picture

2,163

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

21,137

residents 65 or older (14% of Savannah)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chatham County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Savannah has about 2,163 residents aged 85 or older among 21,137 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Chatham County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Savannah 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.

Savannah compared with Chatham County and Georgia

Census figure	Savannah	Chatham County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	36%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.4%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	11%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,005	$62,844	—

Older residents in towns around Savannah

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Georgetown, GA	3.1 mi	1,427	107
Garden City, GA	4.9 mi	1,182	205
Pooler, GA	7.0 mi	4,236	201
Montgomery, GA	7.5 mi	1,054	257
Thunderbolt, GA	8.7 mi	633	170
Bloomingdale, GA	9.9 mi	549	89

Nursing homes near Savannah

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Abercorn Rehabilitation Center	Savannah, GA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	100	(912) 925-4402
Savannah Post Acute LLC	Savannah, GA	4.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(912) 352-8615
Pruitthealth - Savannah	Savannah, GA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	140	(912) 927-9416
Candler Skilled Nursing Unit	Savannah, GA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	22	(912) 819-6262
Savannah Crossing Of Journey LLC	Savannah, GA	6.9 mi	3 of 5	107	(912) 354-2752
Resorts At Pooler Inc	Pooler, GA	7.2 mi	2 of 5	122	(912) 748-6840

Hospices serving Savannah

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Savannah, GA	4.5 mi	(912) 352-8200
Spanish Oaks Hospice, Inc	Savannah, GA	6.1 mi	(912) 508-0911
Georgia Hospice Care	Savannah, GA	6.1 mi	(912) 355-0000
Hospice Savannah	Savannah, GA	6.1 mi	(912) 355-2289

Straight-line miles from the center of Savannah. 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 Savannah

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 29% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Savannah 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 Savannah: common questions

What nursing homes are near Savannah?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Abercorn Rehabilitation Center in Savannah (3.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Savannah Post Acute LLC in Savannah (4.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Savannah in Savannah (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Savannah?

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 29% of the $4,167 monthly median income of Savannah 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 Savannah, GA