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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Unadilla, GA: the local picture

46

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

370

residents 65 or older (12% of Unadilla)

70%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Unadilla has about 46 residents aged 85 or older among 370 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.

70% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Dooly County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Unadilla 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.

Unadilla compared with Dooly County and Georgia

Census figure	Unadilla	Dooly County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.3%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	12%	22%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	70%	38%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	7.1%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,208	$56,496	—

Older residents in towns around Unadilla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Vienna, GA	12 mi	733	8
Perry, GA	15 mi	3,312	227
Hawkinsville, GA	15 mi	777	71
Montezuma, GA	17 mi	548	70
Cordele, GA	21 mi	1,594	322
Fort Valley, GA	22 mi	1,229	57

Nursing homes near Unadilla

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center	Byromville, GA	11 mi	3 of 5	—	(470) 349-4507
Summerhill Elderliving Home & Care	Perry, GA	14 mi	1 of 5	160	(478) 987-3100
Pinewood Healthcare Center	Hawkinsville, GA	15 mi	3 of 5	102	(478) 892-9171
Crossview Care Center	Pineview, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	102	(229) 624-2437
Montezuma Health And Rehabilitation	Montezuma, GA	17 mi	3 of 5	100	(478) 472-8168
Church Home Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Fort Valley, GA	18 mi	4 of 5	75	(478) 987-1239

Hospices serving Unadilla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crisp Regional Hospice And Palliative Care	Cordele, GA	21 mi	(229) 273-6282
Pruitthealth Hospice-Cordele	Cordele, GA	21 mi	(229) 271-0300
Georgia Hospice Care	Warner Robins, GA	24 mi	(800) 932-2738
Gentiva	Warner Robins, GA	24 mi	(478) 953-1016

Straight-line miles from the center of Unadilla. 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 Unadilla

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 33% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Unadilla 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 Unadilla: common questions

What nursing homes are near Unadilla?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are 4ANGELS Of Byromville Healthcare Center in Byromville (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Summerhill Elderliving Home & Care in Perry (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pinewood Healthcare Center in Hawkinsville (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Unadilla?

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 33% of the $3,684 monthly median income of Unadilla 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Unadilla, GA