Dementia Care in South Point, OH: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Point, OH: the local picture

93

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

673

residents 65 or older (22% of South Point)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (48% in Lawrence County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Point has about 93 residents aged 85 or older among 673 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Lawrence County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older South Point 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 Point compared with Lawrence County and Ohio

Census figure	South Point	Lawrence County	Ohio
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	48%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	15%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	1.3%	8.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,063	$41,812	—

Older residents in towns around South Point

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kenova, WV	1.4 mi	760	53
Burlington, OH	3.0 mi	716	52
Ashland, KY	4.4 mi	4,099	479
Westwood, KY	6.8 mi	990	52
Huntington, WV	7.9 mi	8,425	1,022
Russell, KY	8.9 mi	684	97

Nursing homes near South Point

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverview Post Acute	South Point, OH	2.8 mi	3 of 5	100	(740) 894-3287
Woodland Oaks	Ashland, KY	4.9 mi	4 of 5	110	(606) 325-5200
Madison Park Healthcare	Huntington, WV	6.2 mi	5 of 5	41	(304) 522-0032
Kingsbrook Lifecare Center	Ashland, KY	7.2 mi	4 of 5	137	(606) 324-1414
Harbor Healthcare Of Ironton	Ironton, OH	7.5 mi	4 of 5	125	(740) 532-6096
Sanctuary At Ohio Valley	Ironton, OH	7.6 mi	4 of 5	93	(740) 532-6188

Hospices serving South Point

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Huntington In Ohio	South Point, OH	1.6 mi	(740) 894-0013
Hospice Of Huntington	Huntington, WV	7.2 mi	(304) 529-4217
Community Hospice Of Southern Ohio	Ironton, OH	8.8 mi	(740) 532-8841
Somc Hospice	Portsmouth, OH	32 mi	(740) 356-2567

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

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,672 monthly median income of South Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 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 Point: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Point?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverview Post Acute in South Point (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Woodland Oaks in Ashland (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Madison Park Healthcare in Huntington (6.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Point?

At the Ohio median aide wage of $16.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,436 a month in wages, which is 39% of the $3,672 monthly median income of South Point households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 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 Point, OH