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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eldora, IA: the local picture

54

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

481

residents 65 or older (18% of Eldora)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hardin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eldora has about 54 residents aged 85 or older among 481 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Hardin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Eldora 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.

Eldora compared with Hardin County and Iowa

Census figure	Eldora	Hardin County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	3.4%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	6.7%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	5.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,154	$54,750	—

Older residents in towns around Eldora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Iowa Falls, IA	14 mi	1,205	261
Grundy Center, IA	17 mi	629	150
Marshalltown, IA	25 mi	4,563	698
Hampton, IA	27 mi	981	156
Story City, IA	28 mi	722	186
Nevada, IA	30 mi	1,242	151

Nursing homes near Eldora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eldora Specialty Care	Eldora, IA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 939-3491
Hubbard Care Center	Hubbard, IA	11 mi	5 of 5	60	(641) 864-3264
The Village Of Ackley	Ackley, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	38	(641) 847-3531
Scenic Manor	Iowa Falls, IA	14 mi	5 of 5	77	(641) 648-4671
Oakview Nursing Home	Conrad, IA	15 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 366-2212
Zearing Health Care, LLC	Zearing, IA	17 mi	2 of 5	40	(641) 487-7631

Hospices serving Eldora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Iowa River Hospice	Marshalltown, IA	24 mi	(641) 753-7704
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls	Cedar Falls, IA	35 mi	(319) 232-6148
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	37 mi	(515) 239-2011
Cedar Valley Hospice	Waterloo, IA	38 mi	(319) 272-2002

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldora. 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 Eldora

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 32% of the $4,680 monthly median income of Eldora 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 Eldora: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eldora?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eldora Specialty Care in Eldora (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Hubbard Care Center in Hubbard (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Village Of Ackley in Ackley (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eldora?

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 32% of the $4,680 monthly median income of Eldora 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 Eldora, IA