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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Concordia, KS: the local picture

108

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

934

residents 65 or older (19% of Concordia)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Cloud County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Concordia has about 108 residents aged 85 or older among 934 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 (32% in Cloud County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Concordia 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.

Concordia compared with Cloud County and Kansas

Census figure	Concordia	Cloud County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	3.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,641	$41,639	—

Older residents in towns around Concordia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beloit, KS	26 mi	637	100
Clay Center, KS	31 mi	989	115
Fairbury, NE	47 mi	989	99
Abilene, KS	50 mi	1,520	265
Salina, KS	52 mi	8,567	1,360
Fort Riley, KS	55 mi	0	0

Nursing homes near Concordia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunset Home Inc	Concordia, KS	1.4 mi	1 of 5	45	(785) 243-2720
Park Villa	Clyde, KS	13 mi	5 of 5	34	(785) 446-2818
Belleville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Belleville, KS	17 mi	2 of 5	62	(785) 527-5636
The Nicol Home	Glasco, KS	17 mi	4 of 5	32	(785) 568-2251

Hospices serving Concordia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solomon Valley Hospice	Beloit, KS	27 mi	(785) 738-9260
Meadowlark Hospice	Clay Center, KS	30 mi	(785) 632-2225
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	128 mi	(316) 559-2049
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	133 mi	(316) 265-4295

Straight-line miles from the center of Concordia. 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 Concordia

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 51% of the $2,553 monthly median income of Concordia 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 Concordia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Concordia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sunset Home Inc in Concordia (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Park Villa in Clyde (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Belleville Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Belleville (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Concordia?

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 51% of the $2,553 monthly median income of Concordia 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 Concordia, KS