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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Atchison, KS: the local picture

276

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,522

residents 65 or older (14% of Atchison)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Atchison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Atchison has about 276 residents aged 85 or older among 1,522 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Atchison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Atchison 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.

Atchison compared with Atchison County and Kansas

Census figure	Atchison	Atchison County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.7%	4.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,375	$50,047	—

Older residents in towns around Atchison

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Leavenworth, KS	20 mi	4,880	484
St. Joseph, MO	22 mi	11,999	1,409
Platte City, MO	25 mi	824	125
Lansing, KS	25 mi	1,765	152
Country Club, MO	26 mi	470	24
Hiawatha, KS	29 mi	605	69

Nursing homes near Atchison

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Atchison	Atchison, KS	0.5 mi	4 of 5	60	(913) 367-6066
Dooley Center	Atchison, KS	1.0 mi	5 of 5	44	(913) 360-6200
Atchison Senior Village Rehabilitation And Nursing	Atchison, KS	1.4 mi	3 of 5	45	(913) 367-1906
Nortonville Health Care Center	Nortonville, KS	14 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 886-6400
Easton Health Care Center	Easton, KS	15 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 773-5517
Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Wathena, KS	17 mi	3 of 5	60	(785) 989-3141

Hospices serving Atchison

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amberwell Hospice	Atchison, KS	0.4 mi	(913) 360-5520
Hospice Of NE KS Multi-County	Hiawatha, KS	22 mi	(785) 742-1966
Aseracare Hospice	Savannah, MO	30 mi	(816) 324-1250
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care	Shawnee, KS	42 mi	(913) 730-8080

Straight-line miles from the center of Atchison. 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 Atchison

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 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison 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 Atchison: common questions

What nursing homes are near Atchison?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Atchison in Atchison (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Dooley Center in Atchison (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Atchison Senior Village Rehabilitation And Nursing in Atchison (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Atchison?

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 28% of the $4,698 monthly median income of Atchison 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 Atchison, KS