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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Washington, GA: the local picture

58

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

851

residents 65 or older (23% of Washington)

38%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Washington has about 58 residents aged 85 or older among 851 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Wilkes County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Washington 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.

Washington compared with Wilkes County and Georgia

Census figure	Washington	Wilkes County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	41%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.8%	6.2%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,074	$45,375	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Thomson, GA	23 mi	1,082	105
Elberton, GA	27 mi	895	71
Greensboro, GA	28 mi	871	121
McCormick, SC	29 mi	320	65
Harlem, GA	32 mi	608	51
Evans, GA	36 mi	7,045	795

Nursing homes near Washington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pruitthealth - Washington	Washington, GA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	47	(706) 678-7804
Nancy Hart Operation LLC	Elberton, GA	19 mi	1 of 5	67	(706) 283-3335
Greene Point Health And Rehabilitation	Union Point, GA	21 mi	4 of 5	64	(706) 486-2167
Heardmont Health And Rehabilitation	Elberton, GA	23 mi	1 of 5	60	(706) 283-5429
Warrenton Woods Of Journey LLC	Warrenton, GA	23 mi	2 of 5	110	(706) 465-3328
Mccormick Post Acute	Mccormick, SC	23 mi	2 of 5	120	(864) 391-2390

Hospices serving Washington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Allay Hospice, Inc	Thomson, GA	23 mi	(706) 595-9896
Affinis Hospice, LLC	Athens, GA	38 mi	(706) 705-6000
Gentiva	Athens, GA	38 mi	(706) 549-5736
Pruitthealth Hospice-Athens	Watkinsville, GA	39 mi	(706) 552-1699

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

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 $3,673 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Washington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pruitthealth - Washington in Washington (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Nancy Hart Operation LLC in Elberton (19 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Greene Point Health And Rehabilitation in Union Point (21 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Washington?

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 $3,673 monthly median income of Washington 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.

More near Washington

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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.

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