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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tucker, GA: the local picture

873

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

7,128

residents 65 or older (19% of Tucker)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in DeKalb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tucker has about 873 residents aged 85 or older among 7,128 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in DeKalb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Tucker 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.

Tucker compared with DeKalb County and Georgia

Census figure	Tucker	DeKalb County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	19%	14%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	11%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	25%	21%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,341	$58,604	—

Older residents in towns around Tucker

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clarkston, GA	3.2 mi	598	24
Stone Mountain, GA	3.3 mi	902	31
Mountain Park, GA	4.0 mi	2,398	73
Lilburn, GA	4.9 mi	2,558	138
Scottdale, GA	5.0 mi	1,151	26
North Decatur, GA	5.6 mi	3,450	265

Nursing homes near Tucker

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tucker Operating Company LLC	Tucker, GA	0.6 mi	2 of 5	136	(770) 934-3172
Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	144	(770) 491-9444
Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC	Stone Mountain, GA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	149	(770) 498-4144
Briarwood Health Center By Harborview, LLC	Tucker, GA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	100	(770) 938-5740
Pruitthealth - Lilburn	Lilburn, GA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	152	(770) 923-2020
Pebblebrook Health Center At Park Springs	Stone Mountain, GA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(678) 684-3157

Hospices serving Tucker

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Guardian Angels Hospice	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(470) 242-5682
Divine Guardian, LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(770) 837-0673
Southern Comfort Hospice, LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(470) 354-3231
Generations Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	Tucker, GA	1.1 mi	(404) 386-2005

Straight-line miles from the center of Tucker. 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 Tucker

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 21% of the $5,695 monthly median income of Tucker 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 Tucker: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tucker?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tucker Operating Company LLC in Tucker (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey LLC in Tucker (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Stone Mountain Run Of Journey LLC in Stone Mountain (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tucker?

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 21% of the $5,695 monthly median income of Tucker 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 Tucker, GA