Dementia Care in Taylors, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Taylors, SC: the local picture

299

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

3,826

residents 65 or older (16% of Taylors)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Greenville County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Taylors has about 299 residents aged 85 or older among 3,826 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Greenville County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Taylors 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.

Taylors compared with Greenville County and South Carolina

Census figure	Taylors	Greenville County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.3%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	13%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,102	$56,328	—

Older residents in towns around Taylors

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wade Hampton, SC	2.4 mi	4,032	460
Greer, SC	4.9 mi	5,436	397
Greenville, SC	6.0 mi	11,021	1,075
Sans Souci, SC	6.4 mi	1,239	124
Travelers Rest, SC	8.1 mi	1,326	108
Judson, SC	8.5 mi	173	8

Nursing homes near Taylors

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brushy Creek Post Acute	Greer, SC	3.9 mi	1 of 5	144	(864) 688-3800
Nhc Healthcare - Greenville	Greer, SC	3.9 mi	5 of 5	132	(864) 458-7566
The Gables Of Pelham Skilled Nursing & Rehab	Greenville, SC	4.0 mi	2 of 5	45	(864) 286-6600
Chandler Creek Post Acute	Greer, SC	5.0 mi	1 of 5	133	(864) 879-1370
Patewood Post Acute	Greenville, SC	5.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(864) 990-1918
Greenville Post Acute	Greenville, SC	5.5 mi	2 of 5	132	(864) 232-2442

Hospices serving Taylors

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wren Hospice, LLC	Greer, SC	2.9 mi	(864) 326-3242
Affinity Hospice	Greenville, SC	3.3 mi	(864) 482-7110
Medical Services Of America Hospice Of The Upstate	Greenville, SC	3.3 mi	(864) 627-4270
Affinity Hospice - Anderson	Greenville, SC	3.3 mi	(864) 990-5604

Straight-line miles from the center of Taylors. 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 Taylors

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Taylors households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Taylors: common questions

What nursing homes are near Taylors?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Brushy Creek Post Acute in Greer (3.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Nhc Healthcare - Greenville in Greer (3.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Gables Of Pelham Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Greenville (4.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Taylors?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Taylors households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Taylors, SC