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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Washington, NC: the local picture

391

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

2,491

residents 65 or older (26% of Washington)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Beaufort County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Washington has about 391 residents aged 85 or older among 2,491 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Beaufort County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% 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 Beaufort County and North Carolina

Census figure	Washington	Beaufort County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	26%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	6.2%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,622	$50,168	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
River Road, NC	5.1 mi	870	153
Greenville, NC	18 mi	10,353	958
Winterville, NC	20 mi	1,541	80
Williamston, NC	20 mi	1,123	94
Ayden, NC	21 mi	1,072	83
Grifton, NC	25 mi	458	87

Nursing homes near Washington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Washington, NC	1.0 mi	1 of 5	140	(252) 975-1636
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center	Washington, NC	1.7 mi	2 of 5	128	(252) 946-9570
The Carrolton Of Williamston	Williamston, NC	13 mi	1 of 5	154	(252) 792-1616
Cypress Glen Retirement Community	Greenville, NC	17 mi	5 of 5	6	(252) 830-0036
Greenville Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greenville, NC	21 mi	1 of 5	120	(252) 758-7100
East Carolina Health And Rehabilitation Center	Greenville, NC	21 mi	1 of 5	130	(252) 830-9100

Hospices serving Washington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Greenville, NC	20 mi	(919) 758-4622
Amedisys Hospice Care	Plymouth, NC	27 mi	(252) 791-0490
Community Hospice LLC	New Bern, NC	32 mi	(252) 672-8301
Continuum Home Care & Hospice Of Lenior County	Kinston, NC	36 mi	(252) 527-3786

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 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 38% of the $3,469 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. 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 Washington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Washington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Washington (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center in Washington (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Carrolton Of Williamston in Williamston (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Washington?

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 38% of the $3,469 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. 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.

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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