Clinton, Iowa

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Clinton, IA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Clinton, IA: the local picture

555
residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)
5,189
residents 65 or older (21% of Clinton)
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Clinton County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clinton has about 555 residents aged 85 or older among 5,189 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.

38% of older Clinton 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.

Clinton compared with Clinton County and Iowa

Census figureClintonClinton CountyIowa
Residents 85 or older2.3%2.1%2.3%
Residents 65 or older21%20%18%
Residents 65+ with a disability29%28%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%32%31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%10.0%8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home3.6%2.9%9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,547$51,256—

Older residents in towns around Clinton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Camanche, IA3.8 mi88942
Fulton, IL4.6 mi826108
Morrison, IL15 mi813166
DeWitt, IA16 mi894136
Savanna, IL18 mi68047
Le Claire, IA18 mi6940

Nursing homes near Clinton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
The Alverno Health Care FacilityClinton, IA2.5 mi3 of 5112(563) 242-1521
Eagle Point Nursing And RehabilitationClinton, IA3.7 mi4 of 575(563) 243-6600
La Bella Of MorrisonMorrison, IL15 mi1 of 574(815) 772-7288
Resthave Home-Whiteside CountyMorrison, IL15 mi2 of 570(815) 772-4021
Fieldstone Of DewittDe Witt, IA16 mi4 of 570(563) 221-7110
Big MeadowsSavanna, IL18 mi3 of 583(815) 273-2238

Hospices serving Clinton

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Mercyone GenesisBettendorf, IA24 mi(563) 421-5100
Heartland Hospice DavenportDavenport, IA25 mi(563) 359-3540
Beacon Of Hope HospiceDavenport, IA26 mi(563) 391-6933
Hospice Of Jackson CountyMaquoketa, IA28 mi(563) 652-0123

Straight-line miles from the center of Clinton. 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 Clinton

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 $3,796 monthly median income of Clinton 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 Clinton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clinton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton (2.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Eagle Point Nursing And Rehabilitation in Clinton (3.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); La Bella Of Morrison in Morrison (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clinton?

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 $3,796 monthly median income of Clinton 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.

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.

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