Dementia Care in Emporia, KS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Emporia, KS: the local picture

476

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

3,407

residents 65 or older (14% of Emporia)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lyon County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Emporia has about 476 residents aged 85 or older among 3,407 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 (33% in Lyon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Emporia 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.

Emporia compared with Lyon County and Kansas

Census figure	Emporia	Lyon County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	5.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	17%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,301	$52,578	—

Older residents in towns around Emporia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Osage City, KS	26 mi	537	88
Burlington, KS	28 mi	530	50
Topeka, KS	51 mi	23,158	3,097
Ottawa, KS	52 mi	1,889	289
Garnett, KS	52 mi	633	141
Iola, KS	54 mi	985	139

Nursing homes near Emporia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Flint Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center	Emporia, KS	1.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(620) 342-3280
Emporia Presbyterian Manor	Emporia, KS	2.1 mi	3 of 5	60	(620) 343-2613
Chase County Care And Rehab	Cottonwood Falls, KS	19 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 273-6360
Diversicare Of Council Grove	Council Grove, KS	25 mi	2 of 5	60	(620) 767-5172

Hospices serving Emporia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hand In Hand Hospice	Emporia, KS	1.2 mi	(620) 340-6177
St Croix Hospice	Topeka, KS	49 mi	(785) 256-9632
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	74 mi	(316) 616-2277
Angels Care Hospice	Wichita, KS	74 mi	(316) 854-0859

Straight-line miles from the center of Emporia. 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 Emporia

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,108 monthly median income of Emporia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Emporia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Emporia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Flint Hills Care And Rehabilitation Center in Emporia (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Emporia Presbyterian Manor in Emporia (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Chase County Care And Rehab in Cottonwood Falls (19 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Emporia?

At the Kansas median aide wage of $15.03 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,303 a month in wages, which is 32% of the $4,108 monthly median income of Emporia households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Kansas'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 Emporia, KS