Dementia Care in Tyro, NC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tyro, NC: the local picture

55

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

520

residents 65 or older (14% of Tyro)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Davidson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tyro has about 55 residents aged 85 or older among 520 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Davidson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Tyro 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.

Tyro compared with Davidson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Tyro	Davidson County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	10%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	9.1%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,719	$44,736	—

Older residents in towns around Tyro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lexington, NC	5.7 mi	3,040	395
Spencer, NC	7.3 mi	784	133
Welcome, NC	10 mi	603	71
Salisbury, NC	11 mi	6,127	827
Mocksville, NC	12 mi	1,008	154
Granite Quarry, NC	14 mi	452	71

Nursing homes near Tyro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Davidson Health & Rehab Center	Lexington, NC	3.2 mi	1 of 5	100	(336) 956-1132
Pine Acres Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Lexington, NC	5.0 mi	1 of 5	106	(336) 249-7521
Lexington Health Care Center	Lexington, NC	7.7 mi	1 of 5	100	(336) 242-1349
Compass Healthcare And Rehab Rowan, LLC	Spencer, NC	9.0 mi	3 of 5	70	(704) 633-3892
Abbotts Creek Center	Lexington, NC	9.1 mi	4 of 5	64	(336) 248-6644
Meadowbrook Health & Rehabilitation	Salisbury, NC	10 mi	1 of 5	185	(704) 633-7390

Hospices serving Tyro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Davidson County/ Hinkle Hospice House	Lexington, NC	6.6 mi	(336) 475-5444
Novant Health Hospice	Salisbury, NC	12 mi	(704) 210-7900
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Salisbury, NC	13 mi	(704) 797-2993
Well Care Hospice, Inc.	Advance, NC	15 mi	(910) 362-9405

Straight-line miles from the center of Tyro. 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 Tyro

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,143 monthly median income of Tyro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 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 Tyro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tyro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Davidson Health & Rehab Center in Lexington (3.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Acres Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation in Lexington (5.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lexington Health Care Center in Lexington (7.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tyro?

At the North Carolina median aide wage of $15.02 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,302 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,143 monthly median income of Tyro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. North Carolina's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Tyro, NC