Dementia Care in Tuckahoe, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tuckahoe, VA: the local picture

1,675

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

9,800

residents 65 or older (20% of Tuckahoe)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Henrico County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tuckahoe has about 1,675 residents aged 85 or older among 9,800 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Henrico County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Tuckahoe 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.

Tuckahoe compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Tuckahoe	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	16%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,105	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Tuckahoe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Innsbrook, VA	4.6 mi	1,041	73
Dumbarton, VA	4.7 mi	1,498	204
Bon Air, VA	5.0 mi	3,282	587
Short Pump, VA	5.1 mi	3,683	344
Laurel, VA	5.6 mi	2,217	278
Lakeside, VA	6.3 mi	1,860	175

Nursing homes near Tuckahoe

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
August Healthcare At Richmond	Richmond, VA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	32	(804) 288-6245
Lakewood Manor	Richmond, VA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	96	(804) 740-2900
Shalom Gardens Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	101	(804) 750-2183
The Laurels Of University Park	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	145	(804) 747-9200
Cedarfield Pinnacle Living	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	not rated	20	(804) 474-8800
Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Richmond, VA	3.2 mi	1 of 5	225	(804) 288-3152

Hospices serving Tuckahoe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice Richmond	Richmond, VA	3.8 mi	(804) 905-6740
Enlight Hospice Of Va	Richmond, VA	3.8 mi	(804) 471-4577
Vcu Health Hospice At Home By Bayada	Richmond, VA	5.1 mi	(804) 525-1350
Serenity First LLC	Richmond, VA	5.1 mi	(804) 562-5730

Straight-line miles from the center of Tuckahoe. 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 Tuckahoe

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,342 monthly median income of Tuckahoe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Tuckahoe: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tuckahoe?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are August Healthcare At Richmond in Richmond (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lakewood Manor in Richmond (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Shalom Gardens Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond (3.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tuckahoe?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 20% of the $6,342 monthly median income of Tuckahoe households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

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 Tuckahoe, VA