Dementia Care in Union, SC: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Union, SC: the local picture

292

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

1,667

residents 65 or older (21% of Union)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Union County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Union has about 292 residents aged 85 or older among 1,667 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Union County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Union 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.

Union compared with Union County and South Carolina

Census figure	Union	Union County	South Carolina
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	12%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	2.4%	8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,125	$34,586	—

Older residents in towns around Union

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clinton, SC	22 mi	1,193	301
Roebuck, SC	22 mi	311	11
Arkwright, SC	22 mi	304	30
Spartanburg, SC	23 mi	6,716	1,104
Chester, SC	23 mi	805	69
Woodruff, SC	23 mi	691	113

Nursing homes near Union

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Union Post Acute	Union, SC	0.7 mi	5 of 5	88	(864) 427-0306
Ellen Sagar Nursing Center	Union, SC	3.1 mi	2 of 5	113	(864) 301-3500
Mountainview Nursing Home	Spartanburg, SC	20 mi	1 of 5	132	(864) 582-4175
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina- Clinto	Clinton, SC	22 mi	5 of 5	5	(864) 833-5190
White Oak Estates	Spartanburg, SC	22 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 579-7004
Woodruff Manor	Woodruff, SC	22 mi	3 of 5	88	(864) 476-7092

Hospices serving Union

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Care South Carolina Ii	Spartanburg, SC	17 mi	(800) 932-2738
Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	17 mi	(864) 560-3900
Kindred Hospice	Spartanburg, SC	17 mi	(864) 585-6500
Bon Secours Hospice By Compassus-Gaffney	Gaffney, SC	23 mi	(864) 542-2536

Straight-line miles from the center of Union. 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 Union

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,260 monthly median income of Union households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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 Union: common questions

What nursing homes are near Union?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Union Post Acute in Union (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ellen Sagar Nursing Center in Union (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mountainview Nursing Home in Spartanburg (20 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Union?

At the South Carolina median aide wage of $14.48 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,255 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,260 monthly median income of Union households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Carolina has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (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.

More near Union

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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 Union, SC