Dementia Care in Dakota Dunes, SD: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dakota Dunes, SD: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

756

residents 65 or older (19% of Dakota Dunes)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Union County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dakota Dunes has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 756 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Union County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

7.5% of older Dakota Dunes 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.

Dakota Dunes compared with Union County and South Dakota

Census figure	Dakota Dunes	Union County	South Dakota
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	24%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.5%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	3.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,079	$53,750	—

Older residents in towns around Dakota Dunes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Sioux City, SD	3.2 mi	640	0
South Sioux City, NE	4.1 mi	1,535	261
Sioux City, IA	4.8 mi	12,804	1,235
Dakota City, NE	5.9 mi	295	39
Sergeant Bluff, IA	9.3 mi	646	65
Elk Point, SD	17 mi	450	144

Nursing homes near Dakota Dunes

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westwood Specialty Care	Sioux City, IA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	85	(712) 258-0135
Casa De Paz Health Care Center	Sioux City, IA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	71	(712) 233-3127
Holy Spirit Retirement Home	Sioux City, IA	3.3 mi	3 of 5	78	(712) 252-2726
St Luke's Regional Medical Center SNF	Sioux City, IA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	20	(712) 279-5697
Adept Nursing & Rehab Of South Sioux City	South Sioux City, NE	4.2 mi	1 of 5	72	(402) 494-4273
Continental Falls	South Sioux City, NE	4.6 mi	2 of 5	77	(402) 494-3043

Hospices serving Dakota Dunes

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	South Sioux City, NE	3.8 mi	(402) 252-5132
Hospice Of Midwest	Sioux City, IA	4.9 mi	(712) 317-3720
Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City	Sioux City, IA	6.9 mi	(712) 239-1226
St Croix Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	69 mi	(605) 800-4050

Straight-line miles from the center of Dakota Dunes. 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 Dakota Dunes

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Dakota Dunes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Dakota Dunes: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dakota Dunes?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Westwood Specialty Care in Sioux City (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Casa De Paz Health Care Center in Sioux City (2.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City (3.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dakota Dunes?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,340 monthly median income of Dakota Dunes households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Dakota Dunes, SD