Dementia Care in Falls City, NE: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Falls City, NE: the local picture

169

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

926

residents 65 or older (23% of Falls City)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Richardson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Falls City has about 169 residents aged 85 or older among 926 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Richardson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Falls City 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.

Falls City compared with Richardson County and Nebraska

Census figure	Falls City	Richardson County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	3.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	38%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.3%	0.9%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,154	$40,743	—

Older residents in towns around Falls City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hiawatha, KS	15 mi	605	69
Auburn, NE	26 mi	782	72
Holton, KS	42 mi	667	124
Savannah, MO	42 mi	1,091	295
Atchison, KS	42 mi	1,522	276
Maryville, MO	43 mi	1,598	192

Nursing homes near Falls City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Falls City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Falls City, NE	0.6 mi	2 of 5	63	(402) 245-4466
Falls City Care Center	Falls City, NE	0.8 mi	1 of 5	101	(402) 245-5252
Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitative Center	Hiawatha, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	53	(785) 742-7465
Apostolic Christian Home	Sabetha, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	76	(785) 284-3471
Sabetha Manor	Sabetha, KS	16 mi	4 of 5	40	(785) 284-3411
Colonial Acres Of Humboldt	Humboldt, NE	20 mi	2 of 5	49	(402) 862-3123

Hospices serving Falls City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Topeka, KS	73 mi	(785) 256-9632
Aseracare Hospice	Lincoln, NE	73 mi	(402) 488-1363
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	87 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of Falls City. 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 Falls City

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,596 monthly median income of Falls City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Falls City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Falls City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Falls City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Falls City (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Falls City Care Center in Falls City (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Maple Heights Nursing & Rehabilitative Center in Hiawatha (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Falls City?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 58% of the $2,596 monthly median income of Falls City households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Falls City, NE