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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Temple, GA: the local picture

37

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

638

residents 65 or older (11% of Temple)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Temple has about 37 residents aged 85 or older among 638 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Carroll County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Temple 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.

Temple compared with Carroll County and Georgia

Census figure	Temple	Carroll County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	8.0%	15%

Older residents in towns around Temple

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Villa Rica, GA	6.4 mi	1,943	122
Bremen, GA	7.3 mi	780	91
Fairfield Plantation, GA	8.4 mi	1,174	60
Carrollton, GA	11 mi	3,361	455
Tallapoosa, GA	15 mi	426	24
Dallas, GA	17 mi	1,603	244

Nursing homes near Temple

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center	Bremen, GA	6.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(770) 537-4482
Countryside Post Acute	Buchanan, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	62	(770) 646-3861
Pine Knoll Path Of Journey LLC	Carrollton, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	122	(770) 832-8243
Buchanan Healthcare Center	Buchanan, GA	10 mi	1 of 5	60	(770) 646-5512
Pruitthealth - Carrollton	Carrollton, GA	11 mi	4 of 5	42	(770) 834-3501
Bhm Carrollton Opco LLC	Carrollton, GA	15 mi	1 of 5	159	(770) 834-4404

Hospices serving Temple

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Care Of Carrollton, LLC	Villa Rica, GA	5.7 mi	(770) 462-6000
Heart Of Hospice West Atlanta	Villa Rica, GA	5.7 mi	(770) 456-4643
Family Hospice	Villa Rica, GA	5.7 mi	(434) 977-9711
Hospice Care- A Part Of Tanner	Carrollton, GA	11 mi	(770) 214-2355

Straight-line miles from the center of Temple. 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 Temple

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. 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 Temple: common questions

What nursing homes are near Temple?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haralson Nsg & Rehab Center in Bremen (6.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Countryside Post Acute in Buchanan (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Knoll Path Of Journey LLC in Carrollton (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Temple?

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. 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 Temple, GA