Beloit, Kansas

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Beloit, KS

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Beloit, KS: the local picture

100
residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)
637
residents 65 or older (21% of Beloit)
22%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Mitchell County)
5
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Beloit has about 100 residents aged 85 or older among 637 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Mitchell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Beloit 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.

Beloit compared with Mitchell County and Kansas

Census figureBeloitMitchell CountyKansas
Residents 85 or older3.3%2.9%2.0%
Residents 65 or older21%23%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability22%29%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone29%27%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)11%11%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home6.9%3.7%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$47,448$48,750—

Older residents in towns around Beloit

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Concordia, KS26 mi934108
Ellsworth, KS51 mi53741
Salina, KS52 mi8,5671,360
Clay Center, KS53 mi989115
Russell, KS56 mi1,030138
Abilene, KS60 mi1,520265

Nursing homes near Beloit

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems LtcuBeloit, KS0.3 mi4 of 536(785) 738-9590
Hilltop Lodge Health And Rehabilitation CenterBeloit, KS0.4 mi2 of 590(785) 738-3516
The Nicol HomeGlasco, KS16 mi4 of 532(785) 568-2251
Downs Care And RehabDowns, KS24 mi5 of 545(785) 454-3321
Sunset Home IncConcordia, KS24 mi1 of 545(785) 243-2720

Hospices serving Beloit

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Solomon Valley HospiceBeloit, KS1.7 mi(785) 738-9260
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)Wichita, KS133 mi(316) 265-4295

Straight-line miles from the center of Beloit. 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 Beloit

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 33% of the $3,954 monthly median income of Beloit 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 Beloit: common questions

What nursing homes are near Beloit?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems Ltcu in Beloit (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Hilltop Lodge Health And Rehabilitation Center in Beloit (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Nicol Home in Glasco (16 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Beloit?

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 33% of the $3,954 monthly median income of Beloit 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.

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.

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