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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Halstead, KS: the local picture

123

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

554

residents 65 or older (22% of Halstead)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Halstead has about 123 residents aged 85 or older among 554 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Harvey County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Halstead 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.

Halstead compared with Harvey County and Kansas

Census figure	Halstead	Harvey County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	3.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	4.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	8.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,269	$54,392	—

Older residents in towns around Halstead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newton, KS	9.2 mi	3,436	486
Hesston, KS	11 mi	1,030	338
Valley Center, KS	14 mi	1,469	187
Maize, KS	16 mi	774	24
Park City, KS	17 mi	860	75
Kechi, KS	19 mi	489	21

Nursing homes near Halstead

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Halstead Health And Rehabilitation Center	Halstead, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(316) 835-3535
Diversicare Of Sedgwick	Sedgwick, KS	8.4 mi	1 of 5	62	(316) 772-5185
Paramount Community Living And Rehab Inc	Newton, KS	9.0 mi	3 of 5	101	(316) 283-4770
Schowalter Villa	Hesston, KS	10 mi	5 of 5	105	(620) 327-0400
Kansas Christian Home	Newton, KS	10 mi	3 of 5	54	(316) 283-6600
Bethel Health Care Center	North Newton, KS	10 mi	5 of 5	65	(316) 284-2900

Hospices serving Halstead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Wichita)	Wichita, KS	17 mi	(316) 788-7626
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	22 mi	(620) 665-2473
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	23 mi	(316) 559-2049
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	23 mi	(316) 688-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Halstead. 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 Halstead

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 29% of the $4,522 monthly median income of Halstead 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 Halstead: common questions

What nursing homes are near Halstead?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Halstead Health And Rehabilitation Center in Halstead (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Sedgwick in Sedgwick (8.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Paramount Community Living And Rehab Inc in Newton (9.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Halstead?

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 29% of the $4,522 monthly median income of Halstead 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 Halstead, KS