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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fort Scott, KS: the local picture

211

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1,760

residents 65 or older (23% of Fort Scott)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Bourbon County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fort Scott has about 211 residents aged 85 or older among 1,760 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Bourbon County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Fort Scott 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.

Fort Scott compared with Bourbon County and Kansas

Census figure	Fort Scott	Bourbon County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	3.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,889	$48,265	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Scott

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Nevada, MO	19 mi	1,455	131
Girard, KS	23 mi	597	23
Frontenac, KS	26 mi	712	112
Pittsburg, KS	29 mi	2,600	288
Lamar, MO	33 mi	985	165
Butler, MO	36 mi	935	229

Nursing homes near Fort Scott

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Fort Scott	Fort Scott, KS	0.6 mi	4 of 5	45	(620) 223-0210
Medicalodges Nevada	Nevada, MO	18 mi	3 of 5	100	(417) 667-5064
Moore Few Care Center	Nevada, MO	19 mi	3 of 5	108	(417) 448-3841
Nathan Richard Health Care Center	Nevada, MO	20 mi	1 of 5	68	(417) 667-8889
Arma Operator, LLC	Arma, KS	20 mi	4 of 5	45	(620) 347-4103

Hospices serving Fort Scott

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas	Pittsburg, KS	30 mi	(620) 232-9898
Gentiva	Pittsburg, KS	30 mi	(620) 231-8000
Gentiva	Parsons, KS	46 mi	(620) 421-6161
Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, LLC	Leavenworth, KS	103 mi	(913) 758-9034

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Scott. 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 Fort Scott

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 36% of the $3,657 monthly median income of Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fort Scott?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Fort Scott in Fort Scott (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Medicalodges Nevada in Nevada (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Moore Few Care Center in Nevada (19 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fort Scott?

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 36% of the $3,657 monthly median income of Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott, KS