Dementia Care in Wrightsville, GA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wrightsville, GA: the local picture

147

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

596

residents 65 or older (17% of Wrightsville)

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Johnson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wrightsville has about 147 residents aged 85 or older among 596 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.

52% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Johnson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Wrightsville 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.

Wrightsville compared with Johnson County and Georgia

Census figure	Wrightsville	Johnson County	Georgia
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.4%	1.4%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	15%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	39%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	1.5%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,464	$44,799	—

Older residents in towns around Wrightsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dublin, GA	18 mi	2,765	383
Sandersville, GA	18 mi	823	59
Swainsboro, GA	24 mi	990	49
Soperton, GA	25 mi	436	81
Hardwick, GA	38 mi	703	84
Milledgeville, GA	39 mi	1,933	212

Nursing homes near Wrightsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wrightsville Manor Health And Rehab	Wrightsville, GA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	94	(478) 864-2286
Scott Health & Rehabilitation	Adrian, GA	16 mi	5 of 5	59	(478) 668-3225
Emerald Healthcare & Rehab Of Dublin	Dublin, GA	18 mi	1 of 5	126	(478) 272-1666
Dublin Trails Of Journey LLC	Dublin, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	105	(478) 272-1133
Smith Medical Nursing Care Ctr	Sandersville, GA	19 mi	1 of 5	56	(478) 552-5155
Dublinair Health & Rehab	Dublin, GA	19 mi	3 of 5	149	(478) 272-7437

Hospices serving Wrightsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Georgia Hospice Care	Dublin, GA	23 mi	(800) 932-2738
Remarkable Hospice	Dublin, GA	23 mi	(770) 557-5704
Pruitthealth Hospice-Swainsboro	Swainsboro, GA	24 mi	(478) 237-7798
Community Hospice	Vidalia, GA	41 mi	(912) 537-0063

Straight-line miles from the center of Wrightsville. 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 Wrightsville

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,705 monthly median income of Wrightsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Wrightsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wrightsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wrightsville Manor Health And Rehab in Wrightsville (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Scott Health & Rehabilitation in Adrian (16 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Emerald Healthcare & Rehab Of Dublin in Dublin (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wrightsville?

At the Georgia median aide wage of $14.07 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,219 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $3,705 monthly median income of Wrightsville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Georgia's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Wrightsville, GA