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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Garnett, KS: the local picture

141

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

633

residents 65 or older (20% of Garnett)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Anderson County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Garnett has about 141 residents aged 85 or older among 633 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Anderson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Garnett 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.

Garnett compared with Anderson County and Kansas

Census figure	Garnett	Anderson County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	2.3%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	43%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	6.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	8.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,586	$49,265	—

Older residents in towns around Garnett

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ottawa, KS	22 mi	1,889	289
Osawatomie, KS	22 mi	553	15
Iola, KS	26 mi	985	139
Burlington, KS	28 mi	530	50
Paola, KS	29 mi	1,363	246
Baldwin City, KS	34 mi	626	58

Nursing homes near Garnett

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parkview Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Garnett, KS	0.2 mi	4 of 5	45	(785) 448-2434
Anderson County Hospital Ltcu	Garnett, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	36	(785) 204-4016
Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center	Richmond, KS	7.7 mi	1 of 5	60	(785) 835-6135
Rock Creek Of Ottawa	Ottawa, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	75	(785) 242-5399

Hospices serving Garnett

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	47 mi	(913) 322-3297
Acg Hospice	Overland Park, KS	51 mi	(864) 913-2690
Harbor Hospice Of Kansas LP	Overland Park, KS	55 mi	(913) 291-1883
Specialized Hospice, LLC	Overland Park, KS	58 mi	(816) 795-7990

Straight-line miles from the center of Garnett. 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 Garnett

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 48% of the $2,716 monthly median income of Garnett 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 Garnett: common questions

What nursing homes are near Garnett?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parkview Heights Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Garnett (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Anderson County Hospital Ltcu in Garnett (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center in Richmond (7.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Garnett?

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 48% of the $2,716 monthly median income of Garnett 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 Garnett, KS