Bonner Springs, Kansas

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Bonner Springs, KS: the local picture

114
residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)
1,098
residents 65 or older (14% of Bonner Springs)
31%
of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Wyandotte County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bonner Springs has about 114 residents aged 85 or older among 1,098 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Wyandotte County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Bonner Springs 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.

Bonner Springs compared with Wyandotte County and Kansas

Census figureBonner SpringsWyandotte CountyKansas
Residents 85 or older1.5%1.2%2.0%
Residents 65 or older14%13%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability31%36%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone20%31%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)10%13%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home15%32%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$63,750$50,858—

Older residents in towns around Bonner Springs

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Edwardsville, KS2.8 mi75636
Basehor, KS5.2 mi1,315282
Shawnee, KS5.3 mi10,385904
Kansas City, KS7.7 mi20,4651,936
De Soto, KS8.4 mi69250
Lenexa, KS8.4 mi9,144949

Nursing homes near Bonner Springs

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab CenterBonner Springs, KS0.8 mi1 of 545(913) 441-2515
Kaw River Care And RehabEdwardsville, KS3.3 mi1 of 545(913) 422-5832
Parkway Operator LLCEdwardsville, KS3.3 mi3 of 545(913) 422-5952
Edwardsville Care And RehabEdwardsville, KS3.3 mi2 of 5102(913) 441-1900
The Healthcare Resort Of Kansas CityKansas City, KS5.9 mi2 of 570(913) 788-2100
Providence PlaceKansas City, KS6.0 mi4 of 545(913) 596-4200

Hospices serving Bonner Springs

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Prairie Wind Hospice LLCShawnee, KS8.5 mi(785) 202-8900
Vitas Innovative Hospice CareLenexa, KS11 mi(913) 722-1631
Novus LifecareKansas City, KS11 mi(959) 424-2990
Enhabit HospiceLenexa, KS11 mi(913) 948-8281

Straight-line miles from the center of Bonner Springs. 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 Bonner Springs

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 25% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Bonner Springs 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 Bonner Springs: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bonner Springs?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bonner Springs Nursing & Rehab Center in Bonner Springs (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Kaw River Care And Rehab in Edwardsville (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Parkway Operator LLC in Edwardsville (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bonner Springs?

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 25% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Bonner Springs 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.

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