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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sylvester, GA: the local picture

351

residents 85 or older (6.4% of all residents)

1,018

residents 65 or older (19% of Sylvester)

52%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sylvester has about 351 residents aged 85 or older among 1,018 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (48% in Worth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Sylvester 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.

Sylvester compared with Worth County and Georgia

Census figure	Sylvester	Worth County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	6.4%	3.2%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	48%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	18%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	3.2%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,375	$41,125	—

Older residents in towns around Sylvester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ashburn, GA	16 mi	955	33
Putney, GA	16 mi	597	24
Tifton, GA	19 mi	2,845	223
Albany, GA	20 mi	10,942	1,089
Leesburg, GA	24 mi	395	22
Moultrie, GA	24 mi	2,540	241

Nursing homes near Sylvester

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Sylvester	Sylvester, GA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	117	(229) 776-5541
Pruitthealth - Ashburn	Ashburn, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	76	(229) 567-3473
Wynfield Park Health And Rehabilitation	Albany, GA	19 mi	2 of 5	186	(229) 435-0741
Rehabilitation Center Of South Georgia	Tifton, GA	20 mi	2 of 5	178	(229) 382-7342
Pruitthealth - Palmyra	Albany, GA	20 mi	1 of 5	250	(229) 883-0500
Harborview Tifton	Tifton, GA	21 mi	1 of 5	100	(229) 382-1665

Hospices serving Sylvester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Chula, GA	17 mi	(229) 520-3052
Georgia Hospice Care	Albany, GA	20 mi	(229) 349-6390
Hospice Of Tift Area	Tifton, GA	20 mi	(229) 353-6330
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Albany, GA	22 mi	(229) 435-2109

Straight-line miles from the center of Sylvester. 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 Sylvester

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 37% of the $3,281 monthly median income of Sylvester 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 Sylvester: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sylvester?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Sylvester in Sylvester (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth - Ashburn in Ashburn (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wynfield Park Health And Rehabilitation in Albany (19 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sylvester?

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 37% of the $3,281 monthly median income of Sylvester 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 Sylvester, GA