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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grand Island, NE: the local picture

1,163

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

7,806

residents 65 or older (15% of Grand Island)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grand Island has about 1,163 residents aged 85 or older among 7,806 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.

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

35% of older Grand Island 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.

Grand Island compared with Nebraska

Census figure	Grand Island	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,630	—

Older residents in towns around Grand Island

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Aurora, NE	19 mi	976	161
St. Paul, NE	21 mi	697	172
Hastings, NE	23 mi	4,646	523
Central City, NE	23 mi	641	68
York, NE	40 mi	1,607	213
Kearney, NE	41 mi	5,546	737

Nursing homes near Grand Island

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chi Health St. Francis	Grand Island, NE	0.3 mi	3 of 5	36	(308) 398-5880
Adept Nursing & Rehab Of Grand Island	Grand Island, NE	0.4 mi	1 of 5	76	(308) 382-5440
Tiffany Square	Grand Island, NE	0.9 mi	2 of 5	103	(308) 384-2333
Good Samaritan Society - Grand Island Village	Grand Island, NE	1.0 mi	1 of 5	67	(308) 384-3535
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview	Grand Island, NE	2.4 mi	1 of 5	95	(308) 382-6397
Eventide Prairie Commons Care Center	Grand Island, NE	2.7 mi	1 of 5	36	(308) 321-1122

Hospices serving Grand Island

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Good Samaritan Society - Hospice	Hastings, NE	23 mi	(402) 460-5868
Aseracare Hospice	Kearney, NE	40 mi	(308) 698-0580
Aseracare Hospice	York, NE	41 mi	(308) 624-3939
Brookestone Home Health & Hospice	Kearney, NE	42 mi	(308) 995-4375

Straight-line miles from the center of Grand Island. 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 Grand Island

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 $3,803 monthly median income of Grand Island 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 Grand Island: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grand Island?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Chi Health St. Francis in Grand Island (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Adept Nursing & Rehab Of Grand Island in Grand Island (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Tiffany Square in Grand Island (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grand Island?

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 $3,803 monthly median income of Grand Island 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.

More near Grand Island

More senior care near Grand Island

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Other care in Grand Island

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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 Grand Island, NE