Dementia Care in Chanute, KS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chanute, KS: the local picture

192

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,569

residents 65 or older (18% of Chanute)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Neosho County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chanute has about 192 residents aged 85 or older among 1,569 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Neosho County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Chanute 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.

Chanute compared with Neosho County and Kansas

Census figure	Chanute	Neosho County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.0%	2.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,833	$50,486	—

Older residents in towns around Chanute

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Iola, KS	18 mi	985	139
Neodesha, KS	21 mi	410	59
Parsons, KS	26 mi	1,942	199
Independence, KS	33 mi	1,589	215
Girard, KS	36 mi	597	23
Burlington, KS	39 mi	530	50

Nursing homes near Chanute

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Chanute	Chanute, KS	0.2 mi	2 of 5	77	(620) 431-4940
Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nurs	Chanute, KS	0.9 mi	2 of 5	53	(620) 431-4151
Medicalodges Iola	Iola, KS	19 mi	2 of 5	45	(620) 365-3183
Prairie Mission Retirement Village	Saint Paul, KS	20 mi	4 of 5	61	(620) 449-2400
Neodesha Care And Rehab	Neodesha, KS	20 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 325-3088
Moran Manor Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing	Moran, KS	24 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 237-4300

Hospices serving Chanute

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Horizon Hospice	Chanute, KS	0.5 mi	(620) 432-5436
Gentiva	Parsons, KS	25 mi	(620) 421-6161
Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas	Pittsburg, KS	45 mi	(620) 232-9898
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	102 mi	(316) 265-9441

Straight-line miles from the center of Chanute. 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 Chanute

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,736 monthly median income of Chanute households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Chanute: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chanute?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Diversicare Of Chanute in Chanute (0.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nurs in Chanute (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Medicalodges Iola in Iola (19 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chanute?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 28% of the $4,736 monthly median income of Chanute households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Chanute, KS