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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clive, IA: the local picture

433

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

3,026

residents 65 or older (16% of Clive)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Polk County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clive has about 433 residents aged 85 or older among 3,026 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Polk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Clive 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.

Clive compared with Polk County and Iowa

Census figure	Clive	Polk County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.5%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	15%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,602	$59,099	—

Older residents in towns around Clive

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Urbandale, IA	1.9 mi	6,881	874
Windsor Heights, IA	4.4 mi	985	125
Grimes, IA	4.5 mi	1,199	99
West Des Moines, IA	4.5 mi	10,723	1,394
Waukee, IA	4.7 mi	3,250	370
Johnston, IA	6.6 mi	3,741	475

Nursing homes near Clive

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Deerfield Health Care Center	Urbandale, IA	0.5 mi	5 of 5	30	(515) 331-6900
Walnut Ridge	Clive, IA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	60	(515) 222-4000
Arbor Springs Of West Des Moines L L C	West Des Moines, IA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	56	(515) 223-1135
Cedar Ridge Village	West Des Moines, IA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	40	(515) 369-2100
Karen Acres Care Center	Urbandale, IA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	35	(515) 276-4969
Royal Oaks Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Urbandale, IA	4.0 mi	1 of 5	115	(515) 270-6838

Hospices serving Clive

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Initiatives Hospice - West Des Moines	West Des Moines, IA	3.0 mi	(515) 223-3813
Suncrest Hospice, LLC	West Des Moines, IA	3.0 mi	(515) 327-6026
Wesleylife Hospice	Urbandale, IA	4.0 mi	(515) 271-6777
Unitypoint Hospice	Urbandale, IA	4.0 mi	(515) 557-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Clive. 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 Clive

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 20% of the $7,550 monthly median income of Clive 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 Clive: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clive?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Deerfield Health Care Center in Urbandale (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Walnut Ridge in Clive (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Arbor Springs Of West Des Moines L L C in West Des Moines (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clive?

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 20% of the $7,550 monthly median income of Clive 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 Clive, IA