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

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Boston, VA: the local picture

366

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

1,972

residents 65 or older (25% of South Boston)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Boston has about 366 residents aged 85 or older among 1,972 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Halifax County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older South Boston 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.

South Boston compared with Halifax County and Virginia

Census figure	South Boston	Halifax County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	13%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	3.9%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,966	$40,195	—

Older residents in towns around South Boston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Roxboro, NC	22 mi	1,823	267
Mount Hermon, VA	28 mi	1,127	72
Danville, VA	29 mi	8,914	1,087
Oxford, NC	32 mi	2,347	399
Altavista, VA	35 mi	656	87
Henderson, NC	38 mi	2,681	409

Nursing homes near South Boston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Berry Hill Nursing Home	South Boston, VA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(434) 572-8901
South Boston Health & Rehab Center	South Boston, VA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	216	(434) 572-4906
Clarksville Health & Rehab Center	Clarksville, VA	20 mi	4 of 5	168	(434) 374-4141
Roxboro Healthcare & Rehab Center	Roxboro, NC	21 mi	2 of 5	140	(336) 599-0106
Person Memorial Hospital	Roxboro, NC	21 mi	1 of 5	56	(336) 503-5707
Heritage Hall - Brookneal	Brookneal, VA	23 mi	5 of 5	60	(434) 376-3717

Hospices serving South Boston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
1ST Care Hospice Inc	South Boston, VA	1.1 mi	(434) 572-0063
Sentara Hospice (Halifax)	South Boston, VA	1.1 mi	(434) 517-3339
James River Home Health Care LLC	Lynchburg, VA	46 mi	(434) 849-8614
James River Home Health Care LLC	Farmville, VA	50 mi	(434) 315-0175

Straight-line miles from the center of South Boston. 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 South Boston

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 42% of the $2,997 monthly median income of South Boston 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 South Boston: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Boston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Berry Hill Nursing Home in South Boston (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); South Boston Health & Rehab Center in South Boston (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Clarksville Health & Rehab Center in Clarksville (20 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Boston?

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 42% of the $2,997 monthly median income of South Boston 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 South Boston, VA