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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tallapoosa, GA: the local picture

24

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

426

residents 65 or older (13% of Tallapoosa)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (46% in Haralson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tallapoosa has about 24 residents aged 85 or older among 426 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (46% in Haralson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Tallapoosa 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.

Tallapoosa compared with Haralson County and Georgia

Census figure	Tallapoosa	Haralson County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	46%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	16%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	2.3%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,693	$41,237	—

Older residents in towns around Tallapoosa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bremen, GA	8.0 mi	780	91
Temple, GA	15 mi	638	37
Carrollton, GA	16 mi	3,361	455
Heflin, AL	17 mi	908	160
Cedartown, GA	20 mi	1,301	119
Villa Rica, GA	21 mi	1,943	122

Nursing homes near Tallapoosa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Countryside Post Acute	Buchanan, GA	7.3 mi	1 of 5	62	(770) 646-3861
Buchanan Healthcare Center	Buchanan, GA	7.5 mi	1 of 5	60	(770) 646-5512
Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center	Bremen, GA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	120	(770) 537-4482
Pine Knoll Path Of Journey LLC	Carrollton, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	122	(770) 832-8243
Pruitthealth - Carrollton	Carrollton, GA	18 mi	4 of 5	42	(770) 834-3501
Cleburne County Nursing Home	Heflin, AL	19 mi	5 of 5	82	(256) 463-2121

Hospices serving Tallapoosa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Care- A Part Of Tanner	Carrollton, GA	16 mi	(770) 214-2355
Eternal Faith Hospice And Palliative Care	Carrollton, GA	16 mi	(770) 462-1047
Agape Hospice Care Of Carrollton, LLC	Villa Rica, GA	21 mi	(770) 462-6000
Heart Of Hospice West Atlanta	Villa Rica, GA	21 mi	(770) 456-4643

Straight-line miles from the center of Tallapoosa. 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 Tallapoosa

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 46% of the $2,641 monthly median income of Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tallapoosa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Countryside Post Acute in Buchanan (7.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Buchanan Healthcare Center in Buchanan (7.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center in Bremen (8.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tallapoosa?

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 46% of the $2,641 monthly median income of Tallapoosa 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 Tallapoosa, GA