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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eldridge, IA: the local picture

146

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,261

residents 65 or older (18% of Eldridge)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Scott County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eldridge has about 146 residents aged 85 or older among 1,261 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 (30% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Eldridge 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.

Eldridge compared with Scott County and Iowa

Census figure	Eldridge	Scott County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	8.4%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	7.0%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,563	$58,344	—

Older residents in towns around Eldridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Davenport, IA	5.8 mi	16,575	2,331
Bettendorf, IA	7.3 mi	7,457	730
Le Claire, IA	11 mi	694	0
Rock Island, IL	12 mi	6,797	936
Moline, IL	12 mi	7,901	831
DeWitt, IA	13 mi	894	136

Nursing homes near Eldridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kahl Home For The Aged & Infirmed	Davenport, IA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	135	(563) 324-1621
Davenport Lutheran Home	Davenport, IA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	98	(563) 391-5342
Ridgecrest Village	Davenport, IA	5.2 mi	1 of 5	137	(563) 391-3430
Harmony Utica Ridge	Davenport, IA	5.8 mi	2 of 5	115	(563) 344-2000
Bettendorf Health Care Center	Bettendorf, IA	6.6 mi	1 of 5	86	(563) 332-7463
Ivy At Davenport	Davenport, IA	6.7 mi	1 of 5	75	(563) 322-1668

Hospices serving Eldridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	4.7 mi	(563) 391-6933
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	5.7 mi	(563) 359-3540
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	7.6 mi	(563) 421-5100
Unitypoint Hospice	Moline, IL	11 mi	(309) 779-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Eldridge. 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 Eldridge

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 $4,714 monthly median income of Eldridge 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 Eldridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eldridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kahl Home For The Aged & Infirmed in Davenport (4.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Davenport Lutheran Home in Davenport (4.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ridgecrest Village in Davenport (5.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eldridge?

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 $4,714 monthly median income of Eldridge 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 Eldridge, IA