In-Home Dementia Care in Southern Gateway, VA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Southern Gateway, VA: the local picture

12

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

165

residents 65 or older (6.0% of Southern Gateway)

78%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Stafford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Southern Gateway has about 12 residents aged 85 or older among 165 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.

78% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Stafford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

65% of older Southern Gateway 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.

Southern Gateway compared with Stafford County and Virginia

Census figure	Southern Gateway	Stafford County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	0.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	6.0%	11%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	78%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	50%	3.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	19%	17%

Older residents in towns around Southern Gateway

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Falmouth, VA	2.2 mi	946	155
Fredericksburg, VA	3.3 mi	3,300	369
Stafford Courthouse, VA	6.8 mi	422	54
Aquia Harbour, VA	10 mi	878	60
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA	11 mi	901	130
Lake Wilderness, VA	12 mi	437	17

Nursing homes near Southern Gateway

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Falls Run Nursing And Rehabilitation	Fredericksburg, VA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	90	(540) 752-0111
Berea Health & Rehab Center	Fredericksburg, VA	1.7 mi	2 of 5	90	(540) 701-9480
Fredericksburg Health And Rehab	Fredericksburg, VA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	177	(540) 786-8351
Woodmont Center	Fredericksburg, VA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	118	(540) 371-9414
Carriage Hill Health & Rehab Center	Fredericksburg, VA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	150	(540) 785-1120
Heritage Hall King George	King George, VA	17 mi	2 of 5	130	(540) 775-4000

Hospices serving Southern Gateway

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary Washington Hospice	Fredericksburg, VA	3.4 mi	(540) 741-3580
Athc-Hospice, LLC	Fredericksburg, VA	5.8 mi	(540) 322-2981
Medi Home Health & Hospice	Fredericksburg, VA	5.8 mi	(703) 392-7100
Gentiva I	Fredericksburg, VA	5.8 mi	(804) 925-6454

Straight-line miles from the center of Southern Gateway. 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 Southern Gateway

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. 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 Southern Gateway: common questions

What nursing homes are near Southern Gateway?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Falls Run Nursing And Rehabilitation in Fredericksburg (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Berea Health & Rehab Center in Fredericksburg (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fredericksburg Health And Rehab in Fredericksburg (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Southern Gateway?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Southern Gateway, VA