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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gretna, NE: the local picture

90

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

972

residents 65 or older (11% of Gretna)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gretna has about 90 residents aged 85 or older among 972 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Sarpy County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Gretna 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.

Gretna compared with Sarpy County and Nebraska

Census figure	Gretna	Sarpy County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	26%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	6.8%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.8%	10%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,809	$70,972	—

Older residents in towns around Gretna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chalco, NE	4.9 mi	1,085	53
Papillion, NE	6.3 mi	4,162	383
La Vista, NE	7.7 mi	1,995	198
Ralston, NE	9.7 mi	1,048	133
Ashland, NE	11 mi	405	39
Omaha, NE	12 mi	70,865	7,208

Nursing homes near Gretna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adept Nursing & Rehab Of Gretna	Gretna, NE	2.6 mi	2 of 5	63	(402) 332-3446
Newport House	Omaha, NE	6.0 mi	5 of 5	96	(402) 572-2595
Good Samaritan Society - Millard	Omaha, NE	6.7 mi	1 of 5	106	(402) 895-2266
Brookestone Village	Omaha, NE	6.9 mi	5 of 5	140	(402) 614-4000
The Lighthouse At Lakeside Village	Omaha, NE	7.5 mi	4 of 5	54	(402) 717-0200
Brookestone Of Papillion	Papillion, NE	7.9 mi	5 of 5	110	(402) 339-7700

Hospices serving Gretna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Omaha, NE	7.0 mi	(402) 926-2680
Compassionate Care Hospice	La Vista, NE	7.8 mi	(402) 390-2492
Aegis Hospice	Omaha, NE	8.9 mi	(402) 509-9979
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	10 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of Gretna. 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 Gretna

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 30% of the $5,067 monthly median income of Gretna 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 Gretna: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gretna?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Adept Nursing & Rehab Of Gretna in Gretna (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Newport House in Omaha (6.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Society - Millard in Omaha (6.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gretna?

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 30% of the $5,067 monthly median income of Gretna 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 Gretna, NE