Dementia Care in Central City, NE: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Central City, NE: the local picture

68

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

641

residents 65 or older (21% of Central City)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Merrick County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Central City has about 68 residents aged 85 or older among 641 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Merrick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Central City 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.

Central City compared with Merrick County and Nebraska

Census figure	Central City	Merrick County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	10%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	2.9%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,306	$54,511	—

Older residents in towns around Central City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Aurora, NE	17 mi	976	161
Grand Island, NE	23 mi	7,806	1,163
St. Paul, NE	25 mi	697	172
York, NE	27 mi	1,607	213
Columbus, NE	40 mi	4,324	787
Hastings, NE	41 mi	4,646	523

Nursing homes near Central City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adept Nursing & Rehab Of Central City	Central City, NE	0.5 mi	2 of 5	63	(308) 946-3088
Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital	Central City, NE	0.5 mi	4 of 5	46	(308) 946-2920
Memorial Community Care	Aurora, NE	17 mi	5 of 5	48	(402) 694-8230
Westfield Quality Care Of Aurora	Aurora, NE	17 mi	1 of 5	64	(402) 694-2128
Accura Healthcare Of Fullerton	Fullerton, NE	18 mi	3 of 5	75	(308) 536-2488
Midwest Covenant Home	Stromsburg, NE	21 mi	3 of 5	51	(402) 764-2711

Hospices serving Central City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	York, NE	28 mi	(308) 624-3939
Aseracare Hospice	Kearney, NE	63 mi	(308) 698-0580
Eventide Hospice	Lincoln, NE	73 mi	(402) 486-8506
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	98 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of Central City. 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 Central City

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,776 monthly median income of Central City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Central City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Central City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Adept Nursing & Rehab Of Central City in Central City (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital in Central City (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Memorial Community Care in Aurora (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Central City?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 26% of the $5,776 monthly median income of Central City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Central City, NE