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

Local figures

Dementia Care in DeWitt, IA: the local picture

136

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

894

residents 65 or older (16% of DeWitt)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Clinton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

DeWitt has about 136 residents aged 85 or older among 894 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.

33% of older DeWitt 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.

DeWitt compared with Clinton County and Iowa

Census figure	DeWitt	Clinton County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.1%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	10.0%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.7%	2.9%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,333	$51,256	—

Older residents in towns around DeWitt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eldridge, IA	13 mi	1,261	146
Camanche, IA	14 mi	889	42
Clinton, IA	16 mi	5,189	555
Maquoketa, IA	18 mi	1,336	239
Le Claire, IA	18 mi	694	0
Bettendorf, IA	18 mi	7,457	730

Nursing homes near DeWitt

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fieldstone Of Dewitt	De Witt, IA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	70	(563) 221-7110
Wheatland Manor	Wheatland, IA	15 mi	4 of 5	44	(563) 374-1295
Kahl Home For The Aged & Infirmed	Davenport, IA	16 mi	3 of 5	135	(563) 324-1621
Davenport Lutheran Home	Davenport, IA	17 mi	2 of 5	98	(563) 391-5342
The Summit Of Bettendorf	Bettendorf, IA	18 mi	3 of 5	39	(515) 271-6789
Harmony Utica Ridge	Davenport, IA	18 mi	2 of 5	115	(563) 344-2000

Hospices serving DeWitt

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	18 mi	(563) 391-6933
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	18 mi	(563) 359-3540
Hospice Of Jackson County	Maquoketa, IA	19 mi	(563) 652-0123
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	19 mi	(563) 421-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of DeWitt. 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 DeWitt

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 34% of the $4,444 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt: common questions

What nursing homes are near DeWitt?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fieldstone Of Dewitt in De Witt (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wheatland Manor in Wheatland (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Kahl Home For The Aged & Infirmed in Davenport (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in DeWitt?

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 34% of the $4,444 monthly median income of DeWitt 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 DeWitt, IA