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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wake Forest, NC: the local picture

492

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

6,766

residents 65 or older (13% of Wake Forest)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Wake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wake Forest has about 492 residents aged 85 or older among 6,766 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Wake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Wake Forest 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.

Wake Forest compared with Wake County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wake Forest	Wake County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	8.2%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	19%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,057	$72,233	—

Older residents in towns around Wake Forest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rolesville, NC	4.4 mi	1,340	39
Youngsville, NC	5.2 mi	218	34
Franklinton, NC	10 mi	366	57
Raleigh, NC	12 mi	57,081	6,511
Knightdale, NC	12 mi	1,925	186
Creedmoor, NC	14 mi	809	12

Nursing homes near Wake Forest

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillside Nursing Center Of Wake Forest	Wake Forest, NC	1.1 mi	5 of 5	130	(919) 556-4082
Perry Creek Health And Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	5.7 mi	1 of 5	132	(919) 872-7033
Litchford Falls Health And Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	7.2 mi	1 of 5	90	(919) 878-7772
The Rosewood Health Center	Raleigh, NC	9.4 mi	5 of 5	57	(919) 870-9007
The Cardinal At North Hills	Raleigh, NC	11 mi	3 of 5	15	(984) 204-8444
Tower Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Raleigh, NC	12 mi	3 of 5	180	(919) 231-8113

Hospices serving Wake Forest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Raleigh )	Raleigh, NC	10 mi	(919) 877-9959
Transitions Lifecare	Raleigh, NC	15 mi	(919) 828-0890
Duke Hospice	Durham, NC	23 mi	(919) 613-4663
Kindred Hospice	Oxford, NC	26 mi	(919) 603-0126

Straight-line miles from the center of Wake Forest. 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 Wake Forest

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 20% of the $6,505 monthly median income of Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wake Forest?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hillside Nursing Center Of Wake Forest in Wake Forest (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Perry Creek Health And Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh (5.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Litchford Falls Health And Rehabilitation Center in Raleigh (7.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wake Forest?

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 20% of the $6,505 monthly median income of Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest, NC