Dementia Care in Grundy Center, IA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Grundy Center, IA: the local picture

150

residents 85 or older (5.3% of all residents)

629

residents 65 or older (22% of Grundy Center)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Grundy County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Grundy Center has about 150 residents aged 85 or older among 629 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Grundy County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Grundy Center 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.

Grundy Center compared with Grundy County and Iowa

Census figure	Grundy Center	Grundy County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	5.3%	3.4%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	7.5%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	2.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,431	$60,444	—

Older residents in towns around Grundy Center

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eldora, IA	17 mi	481	54
Hudson, IA	17 mi	467	33
Cedar Falls, IA	20 mi	6,557	1,010
Waterloo, IA	23 mi	11,387	1,233
Marshalltown, IA	24 mi	4,563	698
Evansdale, IA	27 mi	998	14

Nursing homes near Grundy Center

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grundy Care Center	Grundy Center, IA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	40	(319) 824-5436
Creekside	Grundy Center, IA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	55	(319) 824-3212
Parkview Manor Care Center	Reinbeck, IA	9.0 mi	1 of 5	28	(319) 345-6811
Oakview Nursing Home	Conrad, IA	11 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 366-2212
Westbrook Acres	Gladbrook, IA	13 mi	2 of 5	54	(641) 473-2016
Maple Manor Village	Aplington, IA	16 mi	4 of 5	42	(319) 347-2309

Hospices serving Grundy Center

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls	Cedar Falls, IA	20 mi	(319) 232-6148
Cedar Valley Hospice	Waterloo, IA	22 mi	(319) 272-2002
Iowa River Hospice	Marshalltown, IA	23 mi	(641) 753-7704
Unitypoint Hospice	Waterloo, IA	25 mi	(319) 235-5027

Straight-line miles from the center of Grundy Center. 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 Grundy Center

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Grundy Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Grundy Center: common questions

What nursing homes are near Grundy Center?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grundy Care Center in Grundy Center (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Creekside in Grundy Center (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Parkview Manor Care Center in Reinbeck (9.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Grundy Center?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 43% of the $3,536 monthly median income of Grundy Center households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Grundy Center, IA