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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Butler, IN: the local picture

69

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

413

residents 65 or older (16% of Butler)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in DeKalb County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Butler has about 69 residents aged 85 or older among 413 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in DeKalb County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Butler 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.

Butler compared with DeKalb County and Indiana

Census figure	Butler	DeKalb County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.4%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	2.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,250	$46,352	—

Older residents in towns around Butler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Auburn, IN	10 mi	2,397	197
Hicksville, OH	11 mi	532	108
Garrett, IN	14 mi	1,106	80
Leo-Cedarville, IN	16 mi	411	15
Angola, IN	16 mi	1,506	365
Bryan, OH	17 mi	2,281	222

Nursing homes near Butler

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pines Of Dekalb, The	Butler, IN	0.5 mi	5 of 5	101	(260) 868-2164
Park View Care Center	Edgerton, OH	6.3 mi	5 of 5	74	(419) 298-2321
Auburn Village	Auburn, IN	9.1 mi	3 of 5	111	(260) 925-5494
Betz Nursing Home	Auburn, IN	9.6 mi	5 of 5	114	(260) 925-3814
Vancrest Of Hicksville	Hicksville, OH	11 mi	5 of 5	61	(419) 542-7795
Miller's Merry Manor	Garrett, IN	15 mi	5 of 5	76	(260) 357-5174

Hospices serving Butler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Interim Healthcare Of Fort Wayne	Fort Wayne, IN	23 mi	(260) 482-9405
Heartland Hospice (Ft Wayne)	Fort Wayne, IN	23 mi	(260) 484-7622
Parkview Hospice	Fort Wayne, IN	26 mi	(260) 373-9800
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northeast Indiana, LLC	Fort Wayne, IN	33 mi	(260) 203-5441

Straight-line miles from the center of Butler. 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 Butler

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 60% of the $2,438 monthly median income of Butler 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 Butler: common questions

What nursing homes are near Butler?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pines Of Dekalb, The in Butler (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Park View Care Center in Edgerton (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Auburn Village in Auburn (9.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Butler?

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 60% of the $2,438 monthly median income of Butler 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.

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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 Butler, IN