Dementia Care in Greenwood, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Greenwood, IN: the local picture

1,420

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

10,088

residents 65 or older (15% of Greenwood)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Johnson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Greenwood has about 1,420 residents aged 85 or older among 10,088 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Johnson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Greenwood 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.

Greenwood compared with Johnson County and Indiana

Census figure	Greenwood	Johnson County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,463	$60,044	—

Older residents in towns around Greenwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Whiteland, IN	2.9 mi	892	56
Whiteland, IN	3.7 mi	684	31
Bargersville, IN	6.7 mi	1,106	84
Beech Grove, IN	7.8 mi	2,486	310
Franklin, IN	8.0 mi	4,055	817
Indianapolis, IN	12 mi	115,787	12,792

Nursing homes near Greenwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Greenwood Village South	Greenwood, IN	0.2 mi	5 of 5	137	(317) 859-4444
Greenwood Health And Living Community	Greenwood, IN	2.1 mi	3 of 5	111	(317) 881-3535
Greenwood Healthcare Center	Greenwood, IN	2.4 mi	2 of 5	185	(317) 888-4948
University Heights Health And Living Community	Indianapolis, IN	2.7 mi	4 of 5	176	(317) 885-7050
Aspen Trace Health & Living Community	Greenwood, IN	3.3 mi	5 of 5	104	(317) 535-3344
Greenwood Meadows	Greenwood, IN	3.5 mi	5 of 5	169	(317) 300-2200

Hospices serving Greenwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kindred Hospice	Greenwood, IN	1.5 mi	(317) 788-0300
Anew Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	5.1 mi	(317) 300-2292
Enlight Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Indianapolis, IN	5.1 mi	(317) 721-2726
Franciscan Hospice Care	Indianapolis, IN	5.1 mi	(317) 528-2092

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenwood. 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 Greenwood

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Greenwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Greenwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Greenwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Greenwood Village South in Greenwood (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Greenwood Health And Living Community in Greenwood (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Greenwood Healthcare Center in Greenwood (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Greenwood?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,122 monthly median income of Greenwood households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Greenwood, IN