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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bel Aire, KS: the local picture

236

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

1,417

residents 65 or older (16% of Bel Aire)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bel Aire has about 236 residents aged 85 or older among 1,417 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Bel Aire 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.

Bel Aire compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Bel Aire	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	9.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.7%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,829	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Bel Aire

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kechi, KS	1.7 mi	489	21
Park City, KS	4.8 mi	860	75
Valley Center, KS	7.7 mi	1,469	187
Wichita, KS	8.0 mi	62,611	7,577
Andover, KS	8.6 mi	1,941	317
Maize, KS	12 mi	774	24

Nursing homes near Bel Aire

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Catholic Care Center, Inc	Bel Aire, KS	0.9 mi	2 of 5	159	(316) 744-2020
Larksfield Place	Wichita, KS	2.9 mi	5 of 5	80	(316) 636-1111
Great Plains Post Acute	Wichita, KS	3.7 mi	1 of 5	118	(316) 867-6101
Horizon Post Acute	Wichita, KS	4.0 mi	1 of 5	75	(316) 685-9291
Center At Waterfront LLC	Wichita, KS	4.8 mi	3 of 5	80	(316) 358-6400
Avita Health And Rehab At Reeds Cove	Wichita, KS	4.9 mi	3 of 5	76	(316) 500-8800

Hospices serving Bel Aire

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Progressive Home Health & Hospice	Wichita, KS	2.6 mi	(316) 691-5050
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	2.6 mi	(316) 688-5511
Enhabit Hospice	Wichita, KS	2.6 mi	(316) 315-6425
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	2.6 mi	(316) 559-2049

Straight-line miles from the center of Bel Aire. 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 Bel Aire

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 21% of the $6,069 monthly median income of Bel Aire 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 Bel Aire: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bel Aire?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Catholic Care Center, Inc in Bel Aire (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Larksfield Place in Wichita (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Great Plains Post Acute in Wichita (3.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bel Aire?

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 21% of the $6,069 monthly median income of Bel Aire 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 Bel Aire, KS