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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elwood, IN: the local picture

169

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,285

residents 65 or older (15% of Elwood)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Madison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elwood has about 169 residents aged 85 or older among 1,285 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Elwood 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.

Elwood compared with Madison County and Indiana

Census figure	Elwood	Madison County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.4%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.1%	4.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,250	$48,461	—

Older residents in towns around Elwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Alexandria, IN	8.6 mi	567	71
Tipton, IN	11 mi	1,214	171
Fairmount, IN	14 mi	539	44
Cicero, IN	15 mi	905	0
Anderson, IN	15 mi	10,705	1,294
Lapel, IN	17 mi	336	30

Nursing homes near Elwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elwood Health And Living	Elwood, IN	0.4 mi	3 of 5	85	(765) 203-2672
Alexandria Care Center	Alexandria, IN	9.0 mi	3 of 5	70	(765) 724-4478
Summit Health And Living	Summitville, IN	11 mi	2 of 5	34	(765) 203-2671
Waters Of Tipton Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Tipton, IN	11 mi	1 of 5	150	(765) 675-8791
Northview Health And Living	Anderson, IN	12 mi	2 of 5	94	(765) 203-2409
Edgewater Woods	Anderson, IN	12 mi	4 of 5	81	(765) 644-0903

Hospices serving Elwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Southern Indiana	Kokomo, IN	20 mi	(765) 252-2353
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc	Kokomo, IN	20 mi	(765) 453-7702
Compassus - Indianapolis	Muncie, IN	22 mi	(765) 288-2162
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Central Indiana LLC	Marion, IN	23 mi	(765) 677-0684

Straight-line miles from the center of Elwood. 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 Elwood

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 45% of the $3,271 monthly median income of Elwood 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 Elwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elwood Health And Living in Elwood (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Alexandria Care Center in Alexandria (9.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Summit Health And Living in Summitville (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elwood?

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 45% of the $3,271 monthly median income of Elwood 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 Elwood, IN