Dementia Care in Waynesboro, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waynesboro, VA: the local picture

579

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

4,081

residents 65 or older (18% of Waynesboro)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waynesboro has about 579 residents aged 85 or older among 4,081 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Waynesboro 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.

Waynesboro compared with Virginia

Census figure	Waynesboro	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.8%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,889	—

Older residents in towns around Waynesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fishersville, VA	5.2 mi	2,334	312
Stuarts Draft, VA	8.0 mi	2,632	322
Verona, VA	11 mi	911	85
Staunton, VA	11 mi	5,524	734
Crozet, VA	11 mi	1,374	124
Grottoes, VA	15 mi	423	25

Nursing homes near Waynesboro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Summit Square	Waynesboro, VA	0.1 mi	4 of 5	18	(540) 941-3100
River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing	Waynesboro, VA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	109	(540) 949-7191
Augusta Nursing And Rehabilitation	Fishersville, VA	3.8 mi	1 of 5	112	(540) 885-8424
Shenandoah Nursing Home	Fishersville, VA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	84	(540) 949-8665
Augusta Medical Ctr Skilled CA	Fishersville, VA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	17	(540) 332-4020
Staunton Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Staunton, VA	11 mi	2 of 5	170	(540) 886-2335

Hospices serving Waynesboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Shenandoah	Fishersville, VA	5.4 mi	(540) 332-4909
Legacy Hospice	Charlottesville, VA	22 mi	(434) 970-7776
Sentara Home Care Services	Harrisonburg, VA	26 mi	(540) 433-4429
Gentiva Ii	Harrisonburg, VA	26 mi	(540) 801-0406

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Waynesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Waynesboro: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waynesboro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Summit Square in Waynesboro (0.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing in Waynesboro (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Augusta Nursing And Rehabilitation in Fishersville (3.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waynesboro?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,074 monthly median income of Waynesboro households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Waynesboro, VA