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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Huxley, IA: the local picture

29

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

525

residents 65 or older (12% of Huxley)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Story County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Huxley has about 29 residents aged 85 or older among 525 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 (26% in Story County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Huxley 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.

Huxley compared with Story County and Iowa

Census figure	Huxley	Story County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.7%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	5.6%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	11%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,107	$69,964	—

Older residents in towns around Huxley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ames, IA	9.1 mi	7,494	1,000
Polk City, IA	10 mi	874	29
Nevada, IA	10 mi	1,242	151
Ankeny, IA	11 mi	8,466	858
Madrid, IA	12 mi	566	146
Saylorville, IA	15 mi	705	17

Nursing homes near Huxley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Green Hills Health Care Center	Ames, IA	7.8 mi	5 of 5	56	(515) 296-5000
On With Life Long Term Care	Polk City, IA	11 mi	5 of 5	40	(515) 421-9200
Rolling Green Village Care Center	Nevada, IA	11 mi	3 of 5	58	(515) 382-6556
Story Medical Senior Care	Nevada, IA	11 mi	5 of 5	60	(515) 382-2111
Accura Healthcare Of Ames, LLC	Ames, IA	11 mi	3 of 5	75	(515) 232-3426
Northridge Village	Ames, IA	12 mi	5 of 5	38	(515) 232-1000

Hospices serving Huxley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	12 mi	(515) 239-2011
Unitypoint Hospice	Urbandale, IA	20 mi	(515) 557-3100
Suncrest Hospice, LLC	West Des Moines, IA	25 mi	(515) 327-6026

Straight-line miles from the center of Huxley. 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 Huxley

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 31% of the $4,926 monthly median income of Huxley 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 Huxley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Huxley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Green Hills Health Care Center in Ames (7.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); On With Life Long Term Care in Polk City (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rolling Green Village Care Center in Nevada (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Huxley?

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 31% of the $4,926 monthly median income of Huxley 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 Huxley, IA