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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Crete, NE: the local picture

146

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

959

residents 65 or older (13% of Crete)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Crete has about 146 residents aged 85 or older among 959 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Saline County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Crete 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.

Crete compared with Saline County and Nebraska

Census figure	Crete	Saline County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.9%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	28%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,646	$48,036	—

Older residents in towns around Crete

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Milford, NE	12 mi	404	45
Hickman, NE	17 mi	291	32
Lincoln, NE	19 mi	43,734	5,005
Seward, NE	21 mi	1,320	242
Beatrice, NE	27 mi	2,622	526
Waverly, NE	30 mi	828	47

Nursing homes near Crete

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eventide Crete	Crete, NE	0.6 mi	5 of 5	38	(402) 826-6805
Wilber Care Center	Wilber, NE	9.4 mi	2 of 5	58	(402) 821-2331
Milford Meadows Care Center	Milford, NE	11 mi	2 of 5	80	(402) 761-3230
Heartland Ridge Care Center	Lincoln, NE	16 mi	2 of 5	47	(531) 739-3200
Eventide Williamsburg	Lincoln, NE	17 mi	5 of 5	50	(402) 486-8919
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC	Lincoln, NE	17 mi	not rated	293	(402) 441-7101

Hospices serving Crete

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Lincoln, NE	18 mi	(402) 488-1363
Heartland Hospice (Lincoln)	Lincoln, NE	18 mi	(402) 858-3700
St. Croix Hospice	Lincoln, NE	20 mi	(402) 328-2350
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	20 mi	(402) 219-7043

Straight-line miles from the center of Crete. 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 Crete

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 41% of the $3,637 monthly median income of Crete 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 Crete: common questions

What nursing homes are near Crete?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eventide Crete in Crete (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wilber Care Center in Wilber (9.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Milford Meadows Care Center in Milford (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Crete?

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 41% of the $3,637 monthly median income of Crete 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 Crete, NE