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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carroll, IA: the local picture

466

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

2,456

residents 65 or older (24% of Carroll)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Carroll County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carroll has about 466 residents aged 85 or older among 2,456 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Carroll County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Carroll 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.

Carroll compared with Carroll County and Iowa

Census figure	Carroll	Carroll County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	3.6%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	8.2%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	2.0%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,733	$46,675	—

Older residents in towns around Carroll

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jefferson, IA	25 mi	1,307	231
Denison, IA	25 mi	1,109	189
Harlan, IA	38 mi	1,170	286
Perry, IA	43 mi	1,200	187
Storm Lake, IA	43 mi	1,432	295
Fort Dodge, IA	46 mi	4,713	723

Nursing homes near Carroll

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Accura Healthcare Of Carroll	Carroll, IA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	65	(712) 792-9284
St Anthony Senior Services	Carroll, IA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	79	(712) 794-5455
Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center Of Carroll	Carroll, IA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	46	(712) 792-9281
Accura Healthcare Of Lake City, LLC	Lake City, IA	15 mi	2 of 5	46	(712) 464-3106
Thomas Rest Haven	Coon Rapids, IA	17 mi	2 of 5	57	(712) 999-2253
Twilight Acres	Wall Lake, IA	19 mi	5 of 5	39	(712) 664-2488

Hospices serving Carroll

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Carroll, IA	0.2 mi	(712) 792-2191
St. Anthony Regional Hospital And Nursing Home	Carroll, IA	0.2 mi	(712) 794-5279
Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC	Johnston, IA	66 mi	(515) 218-2143
St Croix Hospice	Co Bluffs, IA	75 mi	(712) 318-2120

Straight-line miles from the center of Carroll. 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 Carroll

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 40% of the $3,728 monthly median income of Carroll 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 Carroll: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carroll?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Accura Healthcare Of Carroll in Carroll (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Anthony Senior Services in Carroll (1.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Regency Park Nursing & Rehab Center Of Carroll in Carroll (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carroll?

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 40% of the $3,728 monthly median income of Carroll 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 Carroll, IA