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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Camanche, IA: the local picture

42

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

889

residents 65 or older (20% of Camanche)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Clinton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Camanche has about 42 residents aged 85 or older among 889 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Clinton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Camanche 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.

Camanche compared with Clinton County and Iowa

Census figure	Camanche	Clinton County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.1%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10.0%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	2.9%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,660	$51,256	—

Older residents in towns around Camanche

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clinton, IA	3.8 mi	5,189	555
Fulton, IL	7.9 mi	826	108
DeWitt, IA	14 mi	894	136
Le Claire, IA	15 mi	694	0
Morrison, IL	16 mi	813	166
Bettendorf, IA	19 mi	7,457	730

Nursing homes near Camanche

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Alverno Health Care Facility	Clinton, IA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	112	(563) 242-1521
Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation	Clinton, IA	7.4 mi	4 of 5	75	(563) 243-6600
Fieldstone Of Dewitt	De Witt, IA	14 mi	4 of 5	70	(563) 221-7110
Resthave Home-Whiteside County	Morrison, IL	17 mi	2 of 5	70	(815) 772-4021
La Bella Of Morrison	Morrison, IL	17 mi	1 of 5	74	(815) 772-7288
River Valley Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pleasant Valley, IA	17 mi	2 of 5	44	(563) 332-4600

Hospices serving Camanche

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	20 mi	(563) 421-5100
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	21 mi	(563) 359-3540
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	73 mi	(319) 362-2500
St Croix Hospice	Strawberry Point, IA	89 mi	(563) 933-2070

Straight-line miles from the center of Camanche. 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 Camanche

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 39% of the $3,805 monthly median income of Camanche 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 Camanche: common questions

What nursing homes are near Camanche?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton (6.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation in Clinton (7.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fieldstone Of Dewitt in De Witt (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Camanche?

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 39% of the $3,805 monthly median income of Camanche 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.

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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 Camanche, IA