Dementia Care in Abilene, KS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Abilene, KS: the local picture

265

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,520

residents 65 or older (24% of Abilene)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Dickinson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Abilene has about 265 residents aged 85 or older among 1,520 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Dickinson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

48% of older Abilene 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.

Abilene compared with Dickinson County and Kansas

Census figure	Abilene	Dickinson County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	4.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,165	$50,561	—

Older residents in towns around Abilene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Junction City, KS	21 mi	2,164	459
Salina, KS	22 mi	8,567	1,360
Fort Riley, KS	26 mi	0	0
Clay Center, KS	32 mi	989	115
Lindsborg, KS	34 mi	775	140
Manhattan, KS	38 mi	5,364	667

Nursing homes near Abilene

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Memorial Hospital Ltcu (Village Manor)	Abilene, KS	1.2 mi	4 of 5	75	(785) 263-1431
Enterprise Estates Nuring Center	Enterprise, KS	6.5 mi	2 of 5	40	(785) 263-8278
Chapman Valley Manor	Chapman, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	30	(785) 922-6525
Holiday Resort Of Salina	Salina, KS	19 mi	2 of 5	60	(785) 825-2201
Salina Presbyterian Manor	Salina, KS	19 mi	1 of 5	60	(785) 825-1366
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center	Salina, KS	21 mi	1 of 5	90	(785) 823-7107

Hospices serving Abilene

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	1.5 mi	(785) 263-6630
St Croix Hospice	Topeka, KS	80 mi	(785) 256-9632
Enhabit Hospice	Wichita, KS	82 mi	(316) 315-6425
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	82 mi	(316) 559-2049

Straight-line miles from the center of Abilene. 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 Abilene

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Abilene: common questions

What nursing homes are near Abilene?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Memorial Hospital Ltcu (Village Manor) in Abilene (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Enterprise Estates Nuring Center in Enterprise (6.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Abilene?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 38% of the $3,430 monthly median income of Abilene households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Abilene, KS