Yadkinville, North Carolina

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Yadkinville, NC

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Yadkinville, NC: the local picture

133
residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)
571
residents 65 or older (19% of Yadkinville)
41%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Yadkin County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Yadkinville has about 133 residents aged 85 or older among 571 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Yadkin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Yadkinville 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.

Yadkinville compared with Yadkin County and North Carolina

Census figureYadkinvilleYadkin CountyNorth Carolina
Residents 85 or older4.4%2.2%1.7%
Residents 65 or older19%21%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability41%34%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone55%30%28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)23%11%11%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home26%11%13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$34,821$44,625—

Older residents in towns around Yadkinville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Jonesville, NC12 mi72989
Lewisville, NC13 mi2,226193
Elkin, NC14 mi902146
Bermuda Run, NC16 mi1,535439
Clemmons, NC17 mi4,153353
Mocksville, NC17 mi1,008154

Nursing homes near Yadkinville

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Willowbrook Rehabilitation And CareYadkinville, NC0.5 mi4 of 576(336) 679-8028
Yadkin Nursing And Care CenterYadkinville, NC1.0 mi5 of 5147(336) 679-8863
Pruitthealth-ElkinElkin, NC13 mi3 of 5100(336) 835-7802
Bermuda Commons Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterAdvance, NC15 mi3 of 5117(336) 998-0240
Davie Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterMocksville, NC15 mi3 of 596(336) 751-3535
Chatham Nursing & RehabilitationElkin, NC15 mi5 of 599(336) 527-7600

Hospices serving Yadkinville

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Well Care Hospice, Inc.Advance, NC15 mi(910) 362-9405
Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative CareDobson, NC17 mi(336) 789-2922
Trellis Supportive CareWinston Salem, NC20 mi(336) 768-3972
Hospice Of Iredell County, IncStatesville, NC22 mi(704) 873-4719

Straight-line miles from the center of Yadkinville. 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 Yadkinville

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 45% of the $2,902 monthly median income of Yadkinville 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 Yadkinville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Yadkinville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willowbrook Rehabilitation And Care in Yadkinville (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Yadkin Nursing And Care Center in Yadkinville (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pruitthealth-Elkin in Elkin (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Yadkinville?

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 45% of the $2,902 monthly median income of Yadkinville 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.

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.

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