Dementia Care in Attica, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Attica, IN: the local picture

39

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

569

residents 65 or older (18% of Attica)

64%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Fountain County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Attica has about 39 residents aged 85 or older among 569 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.

64% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Fountain County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Attica 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.

Attica compared with Fountain County and Indiana

Census figure	Attica	Fountain County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	64%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	32%	15%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	2.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,092	$41,613	—

Older residents in towns around Attica

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Covington, IN	13 mi	624	102
West Lafayette, IN	20 mi	3,341	1,014
Lafayette, IN	22 mi	9,778	1,077
Danville, IL	22 mi	5,558	569
Crawfordsville, IN	25 mi	3,255	428
Hoopeston, IL	25 mi	702	51

Nursing homes near Attica

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Williamsport Nursing And Rehabilitation	Williamsport, IN	3.0 mi	2 of 5	80	(765) 762-6111
Waters Of Covington, The	Covington, IN	12 mi	1 of 5	119	(765) 793-4818
Majestic Care Of Lafayette	Lafayette, IN	20 mi	1 of 5	122	(765) 477-7791
University Place Health Center And Assisted Living	West Lafayette, IN	20 mi	4 of 5	30	(765) 464-5600
Cumberland Pointe Health Campus	West Lafayette, IN	21 mi	3 of 5	71	(765) 463-2571
Westminster Village - West Lafayette	West Lafayette, IN	21 mi	3 of 5	72	(765) 463-7546

Hospices serving Attica

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Select Hospice	West Lafayette, IN	20 mi	(765) 250-3827
Viaquest Hospice Of Indiana, LLC	West Lafayette, IN	20 mi	(765) 446-9100
Franciscan Hospice Care	Lafayette, IN	22 mi	(765) 423-6224
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc	Kokomo, IN	60 mi	(765) 453-7702

Straight-line miles from the center of Attica. 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 Attica

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 65% of the $2,258 monthly median income of Attica households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Attica: common questions

What nursing homes are near Attica?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Williamsport Nursing And Rehabilitation in Williamsport (3.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Waters Of Covington, The in Covington (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Lafayette in Lafayette (20 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Attica?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 65% of the $2,258 monthly median income of Attica households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Attica, IN