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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Arkansas City, KS: the local picture

321

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1,935

residents 65 or older (16% of Arkansas City)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Arkansas City has about 321 residents aged 85 or older among 1,935 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 (39% in Cowley County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Arkansas City 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.

Arkansas City compared with Cowley County and Kansas

Census figure	Arkansas City	Cowley County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	7.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	6.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,053	$48,444	—

Older residents in towns around Arkansas City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Winfield, KS	12 mi	2,411	482
Blackwell, OK	24 mi	1,304	158
Ponca City, OK	24 mi	4,312	508
Wellington, KS	25 mi	1,371	132
Mulvane, KS	30 mi	1,452	217
Tonkawa, OK	32 mi	567	85

Nursing homes near Arkansas City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Arkansas City	Arkansas City, KS	0.6 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 442-9300
Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor	Arkansas City, KS	0.8 mi	5 of 5	60	(620) 442-8700
Winfield Rest Haven Ii, LLC	Winfield, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	41	(620) 221-9290
Winfield Senior Living Community	Winfield, KS	12 mi	2 of 5	55	(620) 221-4660
Cumbernauld Village	Winfield, KS	13 mi	5 of 5	42	(620) 221-4141
Kansas Veterans Home	Winfield, KS	14 mi	5 of 5	97	(620) 221-9479

Hospices serving Arkansas City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	43 mi	(316) 687-2273
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	43 mi	(316) 265-4295
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	45 mi	(316) 616-2277
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita, KS	45 mi	(316) 854-0859

Straight-line miles from the center of Arkansas City. 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 Arkansas City

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 34% of the $3,838 monthly median income of Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arkansas City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Arkansas City in Arkansas City (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Winfield Rest Haven Ii, LLC in Winfield (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Arkansas City?

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 34% of the $3,838 monthly median income of Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City, KS