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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Thomson, GA: the local picture

105

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,082

residents 65 or older (16% of Thomson)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McDuffie County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Thomson has about 105 residents aged 85 or older among 1,082 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in McDuffie County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Thomson 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.

Thomson compared with McDuffie County and Georgia

Census figure	Thomson	McDuffie County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.6%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	19%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	18%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	3.0%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,926	$41,613	—

Older residents in towns around Thomson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Harlem, GA	11 mi	608	51
Grovetown, GA	17 mi	1,565	139
Evans, GA	22 mi	7,045	795
Martinez, GA	23 mi	5,959	753
Washington, GA	23 mi	851	58
Augusta, GA	25 mi	30,767	3,057

Nursing homes near Thomson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Thomson Health And Rehabilitation	Thomson, GA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	150	(706) 595-5574
Warrenton Woods Of Journey LLC	Warrenton, GA	11 mi	2 of 5	110	(706) 465-3328
Reserve At Appling Of Journey LLC, The	Appling, GA	17 mi	1 of 5	100	(706) 541-0462
Gibson Health Opco LLC	Gibson, GA	17 mi	5 of 5	104	(706) 598-3201
Pruitthealth-Evans, LLC	Evans, GA	21 mi	4 of 5	149	(706) 863-7514
Pavilion At Brandon Wilde	Evans, GA	22 mi	2 of 5	65	(706) 868-9800

Hospices serving Thomson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Allay Hospice, Inc	Thomson, GA	0.6 mi	(706) 595-9896
Helping Hands Hospice	Augusta, GA	24 mi	(706) 432-8321
Pruitthealth Hospice-Augusta	Augusta, GA	24 mi	(706) 650-1522
Medical Services Of America Hospice	Augusta, GA	24 mi	(706) 447-2626

Straight-line miles from the center of Thomson. 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 Thomson

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 54% of the $2,244 monthly median income of Thomson 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 Thomson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Thomson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Thomson Health And Rehabilitation in Thomson (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Warrenton Woods Of Journey LLC in Warrenton (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Reserve At Appling Of Journey LLC, The in Appling (17 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Thomson?

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 54% of the $2,244 monthly median income of Thomson 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 Thomson, GA