Dementia Care in Burlington, IA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Burlington, IA: the local picture

787

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

5,107

residents 65 or older (22% of Burlington)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Des Moines County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Burlington has about 787 residents aged 85 or older among 5,107 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Des Moines County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Burlington 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.

Burlington compared with Des Moines County and Iowa

Census figure	Burlington	Des Moines County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.9%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	36%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	3.1%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,835	$44,970	—

Older residents in towns around Burlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Burlington, IA	2.9 mi	631	128
Fort Madison, IA	17 mi	2,208	302
Mount Pleasant, IA	25 mi	1,634	295
Monmouth, IL	26 mi	1,361	171
Keokuk, IA	31 mi	2,065	232
Hamilton, IL	31 mi	542	75

Nursing homes near Burlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center	West Burlington, IA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	160	(319) 768-1000
Oakview Nursing And Rehabilitation	Burlington, IA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	60	(319) 752-4100
Henderson County Ret Center	Stronghurst, IL	12 mi	5 of 5	58	(309) 924-1123
Azria Health Prairie Ridge	Mediapolis, IA	14 mi	1 of 5	62	(319) 394-3991
New London Specialty Care	New London, IA	17 mi	2 of 5	43	(319) 367-5753
Birkwood Village Of Fort Madison	Fort Madison, IA	18 mi	3 of 5	80	(319) 372-8021

Hospices serving Burlington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice	West Burlington, IA	3.4 mi	(319) 768-3350
Lee County Health Department	Fort Madison, IA	17 mi	(319) 372-5225
Everystep	Mount Pleasant, IA	25 mi	(319) 385-4472
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	84 mi	(319) 362-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Burlington. 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 Burlington

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,320 monthly median income of Burlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Burlington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Burlington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Southeast Iowa Regional Medical - Klein Center in West Burlington (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oakview Nursing And Rehabilitation in Burlington (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Henderson County Ret Center in Stronghurst (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Burlington?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 45% of the $3,320 monthly median income of Burlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Burlington

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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 Burlington, IA