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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Centerville, IA: the local picture

225

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

1,205

residents 65 or older (22% of Centerville)

38%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Centerville has about 225 residents aged 85 or older among 1,205 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Appanoose County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

35% of older Centerville 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.

Centerville compared with Appanoose County and Iowa

Census figure	Centerville	Appanoose County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.8%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.6%	6.8%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,563	$45,000	—

Older residents in towns around Centerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Albia, IA	21 mi	812	204
Bloomfield, IA	24 mi	514	140
Chariton, IA	30 mi	841	247
Ottumwa, IA	31 mi	4,107	773
Kirksville, MO	40 mi	2,261	353
Oskaloosa, IA	41 mi	2,347	306

Nursing homes near Centerville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center	Centerville,, IA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	19	(641) 437-4111
Centerville Specialty Care	Centerville, IA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 856-8651
Golden Age Care Center	Centerville, IA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 856-2757
Putnam County Care Center	Unionville, MO	19 mi	2 of 5	60	(660) 947-2492
Oakwood Specialty Care	Albia, IA	20 mi	4 of 5	54	(641) 932-7105
Corydon Specialty Care	Corydon, IA	23 mi	4 of 5	71	(641) 681-2874

Hospices serving Centerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia	Albia, IA	21 mi	(641) 932-3488
Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice	Ottumwa, IA	32 mi	(641) 684-9309
Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services	Oskaloosa, IA	41 mi	(641) 672-3140
Hospice Of Pella, The Comfort House	Pella, IA	47 mi	(641) 628-6644

Straight-line miles from the center of Centerville. 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 Centerville

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 49% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Centerville 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 Centerville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Centerville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mercyone Centerville Medical Center in Centerville, (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Centerville Specialty Care in Centerville (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Golden Age Care Center in Centerville (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Centerville?

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 49% of the $3,047 monthly median income of Centerville 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 Centerville, IA