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

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Fulton, GA: the local picture

708

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

12,436

residents 65 or older (11% of South Fulton)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Fulton has about 708 residents aged 85 or older among 12,436 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.

31% 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.

30% of older South Fulton 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 Fulton compared with Fulton County and Georgia

Census figure	South Fulton	Fulton County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	34%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.3%	18%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,834	$60,089	—

Older residents in towns around South Fulton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Union City, GA	3.1 mi	2,925	207
Fairburn, GA	6.1 mi	1,530	94
East Point, GA	6.8 mi	4,035	501
College Park, GA	6.9 mi	1,374	42
Palmetto, GA	8.6 mi	691	116
Douglasville, GA	9.7 mi	4,271	526

Nursing homes near South Fulton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Fairburn	Fairburn, GA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	82	(770) 306-7878
Fairburn Heights Of Journey LLC	Fairburn, GA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(770) 964-1320
Fountainview Ctr For Alzheimer	Atlanta, GA	5.1 mi	1 of 5	120	(404) 325-7994
Christian City Rehabilitation Center	Union City, GA	6.5 mi	2 of 5	200	(770) 964-3301
Healthcare At College Park, LLC	College Park, GA	8.0 mi	1 of 5	100	(404) 767-8609
Bonterra Transitional Care & Rehabilitation	East Point, GA	9.6 mi	1 of 5	118	(404) 767-7591

Hospices serving South Fulton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pruitthealth Hospice-Union City	Union City, GA	4.1 mi	(770) 254-8612
Harbor Grace Hospice, Inc	Fayetteville, GA	13 mi	(678) 962-5850
Precious Hospice	Fayetteville, GA	13 mi	(404) 992-5088
Compassus-Fayetteville	Fayetteville, GA	13 mi	(678) 817-4180

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

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 24% of the $4,986 monthly median income of South Fulton 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 South Fulton: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Fulton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Fairburn in Fairburn (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fairburn Heights Of Journey LLC in Fairburn (4.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Fountainview Ctr For Alzheimer in Atlanta (5.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Fulton?

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 24% of the $4,986 monthly median income of South Fulton 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 South Fulton, GA