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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Frontenac, KS: the local picture

112

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

712

residents 65 or older (21% of Frontenac)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Crawford County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Frontenac has about 112 residents aged 85 or older among 712 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Crawford County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Frontenac 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.

Frontenac compared with Crawford County and Kansas

Census figure	Frontenac	Crawford County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	12%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	5.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,688	$46,536	—

Older residents in towns around Frontenac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pittsburg, KS	3.1 mi	2,600	288
Girard, KS	8.7 mi	597	23
Columbus, KS	21 mi	596	117
Carl Junction, MO	22 mi	1,201	153
Oronogo, MO	23 mi	272	0
Lamar, MO	23 mi	985	165

Nursing homes near Frontenac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Frontenac	Frontenac, KS	0.6 mi	1 of 5	55	(620) 231-7340
Pittsburg Care And Rehab	Pittsburg, KS	5.4 mi	3 of 5	86	(620) 231-1120
Via Christi Village Pittsburg	Pittsburg, KS	5.4 mi	3 of 5	96	(620) 235-0020
Arma Operator, LLC	Arma, KS	5.8 mi	4 of 5	45	(620) 347-4103
Medicalodges Columbus	Columbus, KS	22 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 429-2134
Truman Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Lamar, MO	24 mi	1 of 5	109	(417) 682-5718

Hospices serving Frontenac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Southeast Kansas	Pittsburg, KS	4.4 mi	(620) 232-9898
Gentiva	Pittsburg, KS	4.4 mi	(620) 231-8000
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	145 mi	(316) 265-9441

Straight-line miles from the center of Frontenac. 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 Frontenac

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 35% of the $3,724 monthly median income of Frontenac 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 Frontenac: common questions

What nursing homes are near Frontenac?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Frontenac in Frontenac (0.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pittsburg Care And Rehab in Pittsburg (5.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Via Christi Village Pittsburg in Pittsburg (5.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Frontenac?

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 35% of the $3,724 monthly median income of Frontenac 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 Frontenac, KS