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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Williamston, NC: the local picture

94

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1,123

residents 65 or older (22% of Williamston)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Martin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Williamston has about 94 residents aged 85 or older among 1,123 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Martin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Williamston 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.

Williamston compared with Martin County and North Carolina

Census figure	Williamston	Martin County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	22%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	17%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.6%	3.8%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,583	$39,606	—

Older residents in towns around Williamston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Windsor, NC	12 mi	660	93
Plymouth, NC	18 mi	935	138
Washington, NC	20 mi	2,491	391
River Road, NC	24 mi	870	153
Greenville, NC	24 mi	10,353	958
Tarboro, NC	28 mi	3,161	527

Nursing homes near Williamston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Carrolton Of Williamston	Williamston, NC	8.4 mi	1 of 5	154	(252) 792-1616
Three Rivers Health And Rehabilitation Center	Windsor, NC	12 mi	4 of 5	60	(252) 794-4441
Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Windsor, NC	13 mi	1 of 5	82	(252) 794-5146
The Carrolton Of Plymouth	Plymouth, NC	18 mi	3 of 5	114	(252) 793-2100
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center	Washington, NC	20 mi	2 of 5	128	(252) 946-9570
River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Washington, NC	21 mi	1 of 5	140	(252) 975-1636

Hospices serving Williamston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Care	Plymouth, NC	18 mi	(252) 791-0490
Amedisys Hospice	Greenville, NC	24 mi	(919) 758-4622
Vidant Home Health And Hospice	Ahoskie, NC	31 mi	(252) 332-3392
Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount	Rocky Mount, NC	45 mi	(252) 442-9126

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamston. 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 Williamston

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 64% of the $2,049 monthly median income of Williamston 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 Williamston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Williamston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Carrolton Of Williamston in Williamston (8.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Three Rivers Health And Rehabilitation Center in Windsor (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Windsor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Windsor (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Williamston?

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 64% of the $2,049 monthly median income of Williamston 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 Williamston, NC