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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hesston, KS: the local picture

338

residents 85 or older (9.4% of all residents)

1,030

residents 65 or older (29% of Hesston)

42%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hesston has about 338 residents aged 85 or older among 1,030 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.

42% 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.

38% of older Hesston 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.

Hesston compared with Harvey County and Kansas

Census figure	Hesston	Harvey County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	9.4%	3.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	29%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	4.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	8.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,966	$54,392	—

Older residents in towns around Hesston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newton, KS	8.4 mi	3,436	486
Halstead, KS	11 mi	554	123
Hillsboro, KS	19 mi	471	95
McPherson, KS	20 mi	2,315	429
Valley Center, KS	21 mi	1,469	187
Park City, KS	24 mi	860	75

Nursing homes near Hesston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Schowalter Villa	Hesston, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	105	(620) 327-0400
Pine Village	Moundridge, KS	6.0 mi	3 of 5	74	(620) 345-2901
Bethel Health Care Center	North Newton, KS	6.1 mi	5 of 5	65	(316) 284-2900
Moundridge Manor	Moundridge, KS	6.8 mi	5 of 5	78	(620) 345-6364
Newton Presbyterian Manor	Newton, KS	8.3 mi	3 of 5	60	(316) 283-5400
Bethesda Home	Goessel, KS	8.6 mi	5 of 5	57	(620) 367-2291

Hospices serving Hesston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	21 mi	(620) 654-6960
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	(620) 665-2473
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	32 mi	(316) 265-9441
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	32 mi	(316) 616-2277

Straight-line miles from the center of Hesston. 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 Hesston

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 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston 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 Hesston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hesston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Schowalter Villa in Hesston (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pine Village in Moundridge (6.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bethel Health Care Center in North Newton (6.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hesston?

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 28% of the $4,581 monthly median income of Hesston 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 Hesston, KS