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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Staunton, VA: the local picture

734

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

5,524

residents 65 or older (21% of Staunton)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Staunton has about 734 residents aged 85 or older among 5,524 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Staunton 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.

Staunton compared with Virginia

Census figure	Staunton	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,603	—

Older residents in towns around Staunton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Verona, VA	3.8 mi	911	85
Fishersville, VA	5.6 mi	2,334	312
Stuarts Draft, VA	9.7 mi	2,632	322
Waynesboro, VA	11 mi	4,081	579
Weyers Cave, VA	12 mi	250	20
Grottoes, VA	15 mi	423	25

Nursing homes near Staunton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Staunton Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Staunton, VA	0.1 mi	2 of 5	170	(540) 886-2335
Kings Daughters Community Health & Rehab	Staunton, VA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	117	(540) 886-6233
Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled CA	Fishersville, VA	5.9 mi	5 of 5	17	(540) 332-4020
Shenandoah Nursing Home	Fishersville, VA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	84	(540) 949-8665
Augusta Nursing And Rehabilitation	Fishersville, VA	7.1 mi	1 of 5	112	(540) 885-8424
River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Waynesboro, VA	9.8 mi	1 of 5	109	(540) 949-7191

Hospices serving Staunton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Shenandoah	Fishersville, VA	5.7 mi	(540) 332-4909
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	23 mi	(540) 433-4429
Gentiva Ii	Harrisonburg, VA	23 mi	(540) 801-0406
First Choice Hospice	Harrisonburg, VA	27 mi	(540) 434-3916

Straight-line miles from the center of Staunton. 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 Staunton

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 30% of the $4,217 monthly median income of Staunton 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 Staunton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Staunton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Staunton Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Staunton (0.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Kings Daughters Community Health & Rehab in Staunton (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled CA in Fishersville (5.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Staunton?

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 30% of the $4,217 monthly median income of Staunton 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 Staunton, VA