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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Holton, KS: the local picture

124

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

667

residents 65 or older (20% of Holton)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Jackson County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Holton has about 124 residents aged 85 or older among 667 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Holton 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.

Holton compared with Jackson County and Kansas

Census figure	Holton	Jackson County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	4.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	5.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,778	$57,370	—

Older residents in towns around Holton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
St. Marys, KS	26 mi	342	46
Hiawatha, KS	28 mi	605	69
Topeka, KS	30 mi	23,158	3,097
Atchison, KS	32 mi	1,522	276
Wamego, KS	36 mi	601	78
Falls City, NE	42 mi	926	169

Nursing homes near Holton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Holton Health Care Center	Holton, KS	0.9 mi	1 of 5	45	(785) 328-4636
Valley Health Care Center	Valley Falls, KS	17 mi	4 of 5	40	(785) 945-3832
Nortonville Health Care Center	Nortonville, KS	22 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 886-6400
Onaga Operator, LLC	Onaga, KS	24 mi	4 of 5	45	(785) 889-4227

Hospices serving Holton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holton Community Hosp Home Health & Hospice Agency	Holton, KS	2.1 mi	(785) 364-9617
Midland Care Hospice	Topeka, KS	29 mi	(785) 232-2044
Gentiva	Topeka, KS	29 mi	(785) 246-6520
Interim Health Care Of Topeka	Topeka, KS	30 mi	(785) 272-1616

Straight-line miles from the center of Holton. 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 Holton

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 33% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Holton 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 Holton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Holton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Holton Health Care Center in Holton (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Valley Health Care Center in Valley Falls (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nortonville Health Care Center in Nortonville (22 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Holton?

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 33% of the $3,982 monthly median income of Holton 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 Holton, KS