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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Williamsburg, VA: the local picture

329

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,764

residents 65 or older (17% of Williamsburg)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in James City County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Williamsburg has about 329 residents aged 85 or older among 2,764 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in James City County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Williamsburg 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.

Williamsburg compared with James City County and Virginia

Census figure	Williamsburg	James City County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	17%	27%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	21%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	5.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	7.8%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,813	$103,750	—

Older residents in towns around Williamsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gloucester Point, VA	12 mi	2,331	218
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	14 mi	938	147
Newport News, VA	17 mi	25,916	2,672
Bethel Manor, VA	20 mi	5	0
West Point, VA	20 mi	703	245
Smithfield, VA	21 mi	1,645	188

Nursing homes near Williamsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Williamsburg Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Williamsburg, VA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	130	(757) 229-4121
Woodhaven Hall At Williamsburg Landing	Williamsburg, VA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	73	(757) 258-2196
Jamestown Health And Rehabilitation	Williamsburg, VA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	90	(757) 229-9991
Windsormeade Of Williamsburg	Williamsburg, VA	4.9 mi	5 of 5	22	(757) 941-3600
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri	Williamsburg, VA	5.5 mi	4 of 5	60	(757) 220-9000
York Post Acute	Yorktown, VA	13 mi	2 of 5	80	(757) 898-1491

Hospices serving Williamsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Athc - Hospice LLC	Williamsburg, VA	1.4 mi	(757) 634-0109
Riverside Walter Reed Hospice	Gloucester, VA	13 mi	(804) 693-1111
Heartland Hospice (Newport News)	Newport News, VA	15 mi	(757) 594-8215
Gentiva Ii	Newport News, VA	18 mi	(757) 874-1237

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamsburg. 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 Williamsburg

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 17% of the $7,318 monthly median income of Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Williamsburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Williamsburg Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Williamsburg (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Woodhaven Hall At Williamsburg Landing in Williamsburg (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Jamestown Health And Rehabilitation in Williamsburg (3.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Williamsburg?

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 17% of the $7,318 monthly median income of Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg, VA