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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wilson, NC: the local picture

948

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

8,751

residents 65 or older (18% of Wilson)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wilson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wilson has about 948 residents aged 85 or older among 8,751 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 (36% in Wilson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Wilson 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.

Wilson compared with Wilson County and North Carolina

Census figure	Wilson	Wilson County	North Carolina
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.7%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	14%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	12%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,352	$40,652	—

Older residents in towns around Wilson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nashville, NC	16 mi	1,248	226
Rocky Mount, NC	18 mi	10,923	1,630
Farmville, NC	21 mi	1,220	132
Lake Royale, NC	22 mi	894	161
Zebulon, NC	23 mi	1,122	58
Red Oak, NC	23 mi	1,046	55

Nursing homes near Wilson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wilson Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Wilson, NC	1.3 mi	4 of 5	108	(252) 237-0724
Harmony Park At Wilson	Wilson, NC	1.4 mi	4 of 5	110	(252) 237-8161
Wilson Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Wilson, NC	1.4 mi	4 of 5	90	(252) 399-8998
Wilson Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Wilson, NC	1.5 mi	5 of 5	81	(252) 237-6300
Longleaf Neuro-Medical Treatment Center	Wilson, NC	2.0 mi	3 of 5	248	(252) 399-2112
Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center	Rocky Mount, NC	17 mi	2 of 5	117	(252) 443-7666

Hospices serving Wilson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Wilson Medical Center	Wilson, NC	0.5 mi	(252) 399-8924
Pruitthealth Hospice - Rocky Mount	Rocky Mount, NC	19 mi	(252) 442-9126
Hospice And Palliative Care Of Nash General Hospital	Rocky Mount, NC	19 mi	(252) 443-8124
Kindred Hospice	Tarboro, NC	25 mi	(252) 641-7518

Straight-line miles from the center of Wilson. 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 Wilson

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 $3,446 monthly median income of Wilson 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 Wilson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wilson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wilson Pines Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Wilson (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Harmony Park At Wilson in Wilson (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wilson Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Wilson (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wilson?

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 $3,446 monthly median income of Wilson 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 Wilson, NC