Dementia Care in Algona, IA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Algona, IA: the local picture

342

residents 85 or older (6.4% of all residents)

1,383

residents 65 or older (26% of Algona)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Kossuth County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Algona has about 342 residents aged 85 or older among 1,383 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Kossuth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Algona 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.

Algona compared with Kossuth County and Iowa

Census figure	Algona	Kossuth County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	6.4%	4.3%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	26%	25%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	35%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	7.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.9%	4.9%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,750	$48,391	—

Older residents in towns around Algona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Emmetsburg, IA	23 mi	934	228
Humboldt, IA	24 mi	1,089	235
Garner, IA	32 mi	916	186
Forest City, IA	32 mi	756	102
Eagle Grove, IA	33 mi	653	99
Clarion, IA	35 mi	539	146

Nursing homes near Algona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Good Samaritan - Algona	Algona, IA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	72	(515) 295-2414
Algona Manor Care Center	Algona, IA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	46	(515) 295-3505
West Bend Health And Rehabilitation	West Bend, IA	14 mi	5 of 5	45	(515) 887-4071
Titonka Care Center	Titonka, IA	15 mi	5 of 5	26	(515) 928-2600
Accura Healthcare Of Bancroft	Bancroft, IA	15 mi	5 of 5	25	(515) 885-2463
Westview Care Center	Britt, IA	21 mi	5 of 5	67	(641) 843-3835

Hospices serving Algona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Heartland	Algona, IA	0.7 mi	(515) 295-4430
St Croix Hospice	Spirit Lake, IA	51 mi	(712) 264-5674
Gentiva	Spirit Lake, IA	51 mi	(712) 336-2941
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice	Mason City, IA	53 mi	(641) 428-6268

Straight-line miles from the center of Algona. 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 Algona

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Algona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Algona: common questions

What nursing homes are near Algona?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Good Samaritan - Algona in Algona (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Algona Manor Care Center in Algona (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); West Bend Health And Rehabilitation in West Bend (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Algona?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,646 monthly median income of Algona households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Algona, IA