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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Baldwin City, KS: the local picture

58

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

626

residents 65 or older (13% of Baldwin City)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Douglas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Baldwin City has about 58 residents aged 85 or older among 626 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Douglas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Baldwin 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.

Baldwin City compared with Douglas County and Kansas

Census figure	Baldwin City	Douglas County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.2%	5.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.8%	8.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,515	$71,722	—

Older residents in towns around Baldwin City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eudora, KS	12 mi	677	92
Ottawa, KS	13 mi	1,889	289
Lawrence, KS	13 mi	12,171	1,122
Gardner, KS	14 mi	2,049	112
De Soto, KS	19 mi	692	50
Spring Hill, KS	20 mi	887	86

Nursing homes near Baldwin City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center, LLC	Baldwin City, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(785) 594-6492
Wellsville Manor	Wellsville, KS	6.9 mi	3 of 5	51	(785) 883-4101
Medicalodges Eudora	Eudora, KS	12 mi	1 of 5	65	(785) 542-2176
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor	Lawrence, KS	14 mi	3 of 5	40	(785) 841-4262
Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital	Gardner, KS	14 mi	1 of 5	42	(913) 856-8747
Rock Creek Of Ottawa	Ottawa, KS	14 mi	3 of 5	75	(785) 242-5399

Hospices serving Baldwin City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurses Hospice	Lawrence, KS	17 mi	(785) 843-3738
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System	Olathe, KS	21 mi	(913) 324-8515
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	21 mi	(913) 322-3297
Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc	Shawnee, KS	27 mi	(913) 320-1688

Straight-line miles from the center of Baldwin 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 Baldwin 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 22% of the $5,876 monthly median income of Baldwin 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 Baldwin City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Baldwin City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center, LLC in Baldwin City (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wellsville Manor in Wellsville (6.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Medicalodges Eudora in Eudora (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Baldwin 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 22% of the $5,876 monthly median income of Baldwin 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 Baldwin City, KS