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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Andover, KS: the local picture

317

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,941

residents 65 or older (12% of Andover)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Butler County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Andover has about 317 residents aged 85 or older among 1,941 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Butler County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Andover 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.

Andover compared with Butler County and Kansas

Census figure	Andover	Butler County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	7.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.6%	4.7%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,114	$56,482	—

Older residents in towns around Andover

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rose Hill, KS	8.2 mi	553	41
Bel Aire, KS	8.6 mi	1,417	236
Augusta, KS	8.9 mi	1,687	240
Kechi, KS	10 mi	489	21
Oaklawn-Sunview, KS	11 mi	440	9
Derby, KS	11 mi	4,342	589

Nursing homes near Andover

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Andover	Andover, KS	2.4 mi	1 of 5	154	(316) 733-1349
Avita Health And Rehab At Reeds Cove	Wichita, KS	3.7 mi	3 of 5	76	(316) 500-8800
Caritas Center, Inc	Wichita, KS	4.2 mi	5 of 5	22	(316) 942-2201
Regent Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Wichita, KS	4.6 mi	5 of 5	84	(316) 337-5450
Center At Waterfront LLC	Wichita, KS	4.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(316) 358-6400
Great Plains Post Acute	Wichita, KS	7.0 mi	1 of 5	118	(316) 867-6101

Hospices serving Andover

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassion Within Hospice	Andover, KS	1.1 mi	(316) 512-9039
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas	Wichita, KS	4.7 mi	(316) 869-0015
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	4.7 mi	(316) 265-4295
Providence Home Health & Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	4.7 mi	(316) 558-5956

Straight-line miles from the center of Andover. 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 Andover

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 23% of the $5,760 monthly median income of Andover 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 Andover: common questions

What nursing homes are near Andover?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Andover in Andover (2.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avita Health And Rehab At Reeds Cove in Wichita (3.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Caritas Center, Inc in Wichita (4.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Andover?

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 23% of the $5,760 monthly median income of Andover 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 Andover, KS