Dementia Care in Bloomington, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bloomington, IN: the local picture

1,241

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

9,136

residents 65 or older (11% of Bloomington)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bloomington has about 1,241 residents aged 85 or older among 9,136 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Bloomington 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.

Bloomington compared with Monroe County and Indiana

Census figure	Bloomington	Monroe County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	5.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,410	$73,672	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ellettsville, IN	7.1 mi	1,087	69
Smithville-Sanders, IN	7.2 mi	561	0
Martinsville, IN	18 mi	2,034	157
Bedford, IN	21 mi	3,042	575
Bloomfield, IN	24 mi	551	64
Brooklyn, IN	28 mi	316	10

Nursing homes near Bloomington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aperion Care Monroe	Bloomington, IN	1.2 mi	2 of 5	38	(812) 336-1055
Hearthstone Health Campus	Bloomington, IN	1.3 mi	5 of 5	64	(812) 333-7622
Bell Trace Health And Living Center	Bloomington, IN	1.9 mi	5 of 5	90	(812) 323-2858
Brickyard Healthcare - Bloomington Care Center	Bloomington, IN	2.6 mi	1 of 5	153	(812) 332-4437
Majestic Care Of Bloomington	Bloomington, IN	3.2 mi	3 of 5	158	(812) 339-1657
Stonecroft Health Campus	Bloomington, IN	4.4 mi	5 of 5	70	(812) 825-0551

Hospices serving Bloomington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southerncare Indianapolis	Bloomington, IN	3.8 mi	(812) 334-8343
Schneck Medical Center Hospice	Seymour, IN	37 mi	(812) 522-0508
Intrepid USA Hospice	Avon, IN	42 mi	(317) 337-0203
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Indianapolis LLC	Indianapolis, IN	45 mi	(317) 718-7422

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomington. 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 Bloomington

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,534 monthly median income of Bloomington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Bloomington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bloomington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aperion Care Monroe in Bloomington (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bell Trace Health And Living Center in Bloomington (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bloomington?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $6,534 monthly median income of Bloomington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

More near Bloomington

More senior care near Bloomington

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Bloomington

More for Bloomington families

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 Bloomington, IN