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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sylvania, GA: the local picture

66

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

707

residents 65 or older (27% of Sylvania)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Screven County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sylvania has about 66 residents aged 85 or older among 707 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Screven County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Sylvania 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.

Sylvania compared with Screven County and Georgia

Census figure	Sylvania	Screven County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	27%	21%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	2.2%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,750	$37,780	—

Older residents in towns around Sylvania

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Millen, GA	18 mi	782	61
Statesboro, GA	23 mi	2,788	432
Allendale, SC	26 mi	473	36
Hampton, SC	32 mi	678	121
Springfield, GA	32 mi	370	105
Guyton, GA	32 mi	310	9

Nursing homes near Sylvania

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine View Nursing And Rehab Center	Sylvania, GA	0.5 mi	1 of 5	128	(912) 564-2015
Pruitthealth - Bethany	Millen, GA	18 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 982-2531
Westwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Statesboro, GA	22 mi	2 of 5	60	(912) 764-6005
Heritage Inn Health And Rehabilitation	Statesboro, GA	22 mi	4 of 5	92	(912) 764-9011
Brown's Health And Rehabilitation	Statesboro, GA	23 mi	3 of 5	63	(912) 764-9631
Eagle Health & Rehabilitation	Statesboro, GA	23 mi	3 of 5	99	(912) 764-6108

Hospices serving Sylvania

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ogeechee Area Hospice, Inc.	Statesboro, GA	23 mi	(912) 764-8441
Suncare Hospice, LLC	Rincon, GA	39 mi	(912) 800-9288
Pruitthealth Hospice-Swainsboro	Swainsboro, GA	43 mi	(478) 237-7798
Affinity Hospice	Claxton, GA	43 mi	(912) 739-0058

Straight-line miles from the center of Sylvania. 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 Sylvania

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 40% of the $3,063 monthly median income of Sylvania 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 Sylvania: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sylvania?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine View Nursing And Rehab Center in Sylvania (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Bethany in Millen (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Westwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Statesboro (22 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sylvania?

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 40% of the $3,063 monthly median income of Sylvania 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 Sylvania, GA