Dementia Care in Beatrice, NE: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Beatrice, NE: the local picture

526

residents 85 or older (4.3% of all residents)

2,622

residents 65 or older (21% of Beatrice)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Gage County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Beatrice has about 526 residents aged 85 or older among 2,622 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Gage County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Beatrice 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.

Beatrice compared with Gage County and Nebraska

Census figure	Beatrice	Gage County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	3.1%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.9%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	3.8%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,460	$46,843	—

Older residents in towns around Beatrice

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairbury, NE	24 mi	989	99
Hickman, NE	25 mi	291	32
Crete, NE	27 mi	959	146
Marysville, KS	30 mi	674	93
Lincoln, NE	37 mi	43,734	5,005
Milford, NE	38 mi	404	45

Nursing homes near Beatrice

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beatrice Health And Rehabilitation	Beatrice, NE	0.9 mi	5 of 5	87	(402) 223-2311
Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice	Beatrice, NE	1.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(402) 228-3304
Gold Crest Retirement Center	Adams, NE	17 mi	3 of 5	52	(402) 988-7115
Wilber Care Center	Wilber, NE	19 mi	2 of 5	58	(402) 821-2331
Heritage Care Center	Fairbury, NE	24 mi	3 of 5	100	(402) 729-2289
Jefferson Community Health & Life Gardenside	Fairbury, NE	24 mi	4 of 5	39	(402) 729-5220

Hospices serving Beatrice

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cottonwood Hospice, LLC	Beatrice, NE	0.2 mi	(402) 228-8501
Aseracare Hospice	Lincoln, NE	34 mi	(402) 488-1363
Eventide Hospice	Lincoln, NE	37 mi	(402) 486-8506
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	76 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of Beatrice. 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 Beatrice

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Beatrice households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Beatrice: common questions

What nursing homes are near Beatrice?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Beatrice Health And Rehabilitation in Beatrice (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Society - Beatrice in Beatrice (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams (17 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Beatrice?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,372 monthly median income of Beatrice households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Beatrice, NE