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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairfield, IA: the local picture

265

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

2,519

residents 65 or older (27% of Fairfield)

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (19% in Jefferson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairfield has about 265 residents aged 85 or older among 2,519 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.

16% of residents 65 and older report a disability (19% in Jefferson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Fairfield 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.

Fairfield compared with Jefferson County and Iowa

Census figure	Fairfield	Jefferson County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.2%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	27%	27%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	19%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	16%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,167	$54,143	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mount Pleasant, IA	22 mi	1,634	295
Ottumwa, IA	24 mi	4,107	773
Washington, IA	25 mi	1,683	262
Bloomfield, IA	29 mi	514	140
Kalona, IA	36 mi	684	83
Oskaloosa, IA	40 mi	2,347	306

Nursing homes near Fairfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Prestige Care Center Of Fairfield	Fairfield, IA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	73	(641) 469-2140
Parkview Care Center	Fairfield, IA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	70	(641) 472-5022
Parkview Home	Wayland, IA	18 mi	5 of 5	34	(319) 256-3525
Country Lane Manor	Keosauqua, IA	19 mi	1 of 5	60	(319) 293-3761
Park Place	Mount Pleasant, IA	22 mi	4 of 5	49	(319) 385-6192
Woodland Health And Rehabilitation	Mount Pleasant, IA	22 mi	3 of 5	62	(319) 385-1400

Hospices serving Fairfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Everystep	Mount Pleasant, IA	21 mi	(319) 385-4472
Good Samaritan Society Home Care And Hospice	Ottumwa, IA	23 mi	(641) 684-9309
Hospice Of Washington County	Washington, IA	25 mi	(319) 653-7321
Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services	Oskaloosa, IA	41 mi	(641) 672-3140

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield. 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 Fairfield

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 41% of the $3,681 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Prestige Care Center Of Fairfield in Fairfield (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Parkview Care Center in Fairfield (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Parkview Home in Wayland (18 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairfield?

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 41% of the $3,681 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield, IA