Dementia Care in Dunlap, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dunlap, IN: the local picture

255

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

973

residents 65 or older (16% of Dunlap)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Elkhart County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dunlap has about 255 residents aged 85 or older among 973 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Elkhart County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Dunlap 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.

Dunlap compared with Elkhart County and Indiana

Census figure	Dunlap	Elkhart County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	8.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	23%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,092	$52,398	—

Older residents in towns around Dunlap

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Elkhart, IN	4.4 mi	7,668	1,100
Goshen, IN	6.4 mi	6,209	1,111
Osceola, IN	8.3 mi	434	39
Simonton Lake, IN	8.6 mi	950	81
Middlebury, IN	11 mi	507	43
Mishawaka, IN	13 mi	8,485	863

Nursing homes near Dunlap

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elkhart Meadows	Elkhart, IN	2.7 mi	5 of 5	58	(574) 295-8800
Valley View Healthcare Center	Elkhart, IN	2.8 mi	1 of 5	94	(574) 293-1550
Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center	Elkhart, IN	3.5 mi	1 of 5	175	(574) 294-7641
Hubbard Hill Estates Inc	Elkhart, IN	4.4 mi	5 of 5	66	(574) 295-6260
Riverside Village	Elkhart, IN	4.5 mi	2 of 5	97	(574) 522-2020
Greenleaf Health Campus	Elkhart, IN	4.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(574) 206-0086

Hospices serving Dunlap

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana LLC	Elkhart, IN	3.5 mi	(574) 350-4977
Goshen Home Care And Hospice	Goshen, IN	4.8 mi	(574) 364-2700
Center For Hospice And Palliative Care Inc, The	Mishawaka, IN	13 mi	(574) 243-3100
Southerncare South Bend	Mishawaka, IN	13 mi	(574) 259-0895

Straight-line miles from the center of Dunlap. 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 Dunlap

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,424 monthly median income of Dunlap households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Dunlap: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dunlap?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elkhart Meadows in Elkhart (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Valley View Healthcare Center in Elkhart (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Brickyard Healthcare - Elkhart Care Center in Elkhart (3.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dunlap?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,424 monthly median income of Dunlap households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Dunlap, IN