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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fremont, NE: the local picture

897

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

4,920

residents 65 or older (18% of Fremont)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Dodge County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fremont has about 897 residents aged 85 or older among 4,920 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 (34% in Dodge County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Fremont 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.

Fremont compared with Dodge County and Nebraska

Census figure	Fremont	Dodge County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	3.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	9.1%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	15%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,880	$50,320	—

Older residents in towns around Fremont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Valley, NE	11 mi	702	101
Wahoo, NE	17 mi	896	166
Blair, NE	20 mi	1,337	145
Chalco, NE	25 mi	1,085	53
Omaha, NE	26 mi	70,865	7,208
Gretna, NE	26 mi	972	90

Nursing homes near Fremont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dunklau Gardens	Fremont, NE	0.8 mi	5 of 5	106	(402) 721-1610
Nye Pointe Health & Rehab Ctr	Fremont, NE	1.3 mi	3 of 5	43	(402) 727-4900
Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center	Fremont, NE	1.3 mi	4 of 5	100	(402) 721-9300
Arbor Care Center-Valhaven, LLC	Valley, NE	12 mi	3 of 5	66	(402) 359-2533
Life Care Center Of Elkhorn	Elkhorn, NE	17 mi	1 of 5	135	(402) 289-2572
South Haven Living Center	Wahoo, NE	18 mi	4 of 5	85	(402) 443-3737

Hospices serving Fremont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Methodist Fremont Health Hospice	Fremont, NE	0.4 mi	(402) 941-1699
Peaceful Hearts Hospice, LLC	Elkhorn, NE	17 mi	—
Oncare Hospice, LLC	Omaha, NE	22 mi	(402) 403-4330
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	23 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of Fremont. 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 Fremont

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 40% of the $3,740 monthly median income of Fremont 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 Fremont: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fremont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Dunklau Gardens in Fremont (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Nye Pointe Health & Rehab Ctr in Fremont (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Nye Legacy Health & Rehabilitation Center in Fremont (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fremont?

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 40% of the $3,740 monthly median income of Fremont 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 Fremont, NE