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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Blair, NE: the local picture

145

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1,337

residents 65 or older (17% of Blair)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Blair has about 145 residents aged 85 or older among 1,337 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Blair 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.

Blair compared with Washington County and Nebraska

Census figure	Blair	Washington County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.4%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	3.8%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,438	$51,690	—

Older residents in towns around Blair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Missouri Valley, IA	12 mi	529	125
Valley, NE	19 mi	702	101
Fremont, NE	20 mi	4,920	897
Omaha, NE	20 mi	70,865	7,208
Carter Lake, IA	21 mi	650	100
Ralston, NE	24 mi	1,048	133

Nursing homes near Blair

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Crowell Memorial Home	Blair, NE	0.6 mi	1 of 5	74	(402) 426-2177
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community	Blair, NE	0.8 mi	1 of 5	84	(402) 426-4663
Azria Health Longview	Missouri Valley, IA	13 mi	1 of 5	100	(712) 642-2264
Quality Living, Inc.	Omaha, NE	17 mi	3 of 5	133	(402) 573-3700
Accura Healthcare Of Tekamah	Tekamah, NE	17 mi	1 of 5	44	(402) 374-1414
Life Care Center Of Omaha	Omaha, NE	17 mi	1 of 5	128	(402) 571-6770

Hospices serving Blair

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	19 mi	(402) 609-4818
Endless Journey, LLC	Omaha, NE	19 mi	(402) 800-8145
Angels Care Hospice	Omaha, NE	19 mi	(402) 933-5836
Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC	Elkhorn, NE	19 mi	—

Straight-line miles from the center of Blair. 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 Blair

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 43% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Blair 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 Blair: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blair?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Crowell Memorial Home in Blair (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Azria Health Longview in Missouri Valley (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Blair?

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 43% of the $3,537 monthly median income of Blair 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 Blair, NE