Dementia Care in Stokesdale, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Stokesdale, NC: the local picture

69

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,061

residents 65 or older (18% of Stokesdale)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Guilford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Stokesdale has about 69 residents aged 85 or older among 1,061 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Guilford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

8.0% of older Stokesdale 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.

Stokesdale compared with Guilford County and North Carolina

Census figure	Stokesdale	Guilford County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.0%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	17%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,641	$52,917	—

Older residents in towns around Stokesdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oak Ridge, NC	3.8 mi	971	169
Summerfield, NC	5.0 mi	1,688	36
Kernersville, NC	10 mi	4,907	463
Walkertown, NC	12 mi	1,077	126
Greensboro, NC	13 mi	43,449	5,588
Jamestown, NC	16 mi	984	54

Nursing homes near Stokesdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Countryside	Stokesdale, NC	0.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(336) 643-6301
Piney Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Kernersville, NC	8.3 mi	3 of 5	92	(336) 996-4038
Summerstone Health And Rehabilitation Center	Kernersville, NC	10 mi	3 of 5	138	(336) 515-3000
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville	Kernersville, NC	10 mi	5 of 5	120	(743) 209-3042
Jacob's Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Madison, NC	10 mi	5 of 5	170	(336) 548-9658
Walnut Cove Health And Rehabilitation	Walnut Cove, NC	10 mi	2 of 5	90	(336) 591-4353

Hospices serving Stokesdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Authoracare Collective	Greensboro, NC	14 mi	(336) 621-2500
Hospice Of The Piedmont Inc	High Point, NC	18 mi	(336) 889-8446
Ancora Compassionate Care	Reidsville, NC	19 mi	(336) 427-9022
Trellis Supportive Care	Winston Salem, NC	21 mi	(336) 768-3972

Straight-line miles from the center of Stokesdale. 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 Stokesdale

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,637 monthly median income of Stokesdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Stokesdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Stokesdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Countryside in Stokesdale (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Piney Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville (8.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Summerstone Health And Rehabilitation Center in Kernersville (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Stokesdale?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,637 monthly median income of Stokesdale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Stokesdale, NC