Dementia Care in Indianapolis, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Indianapolis, IN: the local picture

12,792

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

115,787

residents 65 or older (13% of Indianapolis)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Indianapolis has about 12,792 residents aged 85 or older among 115,787 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Indianapolis 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.

Indianapolis compared with Indiana

Census figure	Indianapolis	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,646	—

Older residents in towns around Indianapolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beech Grove, IN	5.2 mi	2,486	310
Speedway, IN	5.5 mi	1,873	230
Lawrence, IN	10 mi	6,134	680
Cumberland, IN	11 mi	940	75
Greenwood, IN	12 mi	10,088	1,420
Carmel, IN	13 mi	14,993	1,930

Nursing homes near Indianapolis

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Indianapolis, IN	1.4 mi	3 of 5	123	(317) 924-5821
Fairway Village	Indianapolis, IN	3.5 mi	5 of 5	53	(317) 787-8951
Alpha Home - A Waters Community	Indianapolis, IN	3.6 mi	1 of 5	86	(317) 923-1518
Brickyard Healthcare - Churchman Care Center	Indianapolis, IN	3.7 mi	5 of 5	115	(317) 787-3451
Westpark A Waters Community	Indianapolis, IN	3.8 mi	1 of 5	89	(317) 634-8330
Community Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Indianapolis, IN	4.0 mi	2 of 5	115	(317) 356-0911

Hospices serving Indianapolis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Indiana University Health Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	0.5 mi	(317) 962-0800
Affinity Care Of Indiana, LLC	Indianapolis, IN	0.9 mi	(463) 232-3300
Traditions Health	Indianapolis, IN	5.1 mi	(463) 202-2926
Aseracare Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	7.2 mi	(317) 337-0439

Straight-line miles from the center of Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,221 monthly median income of Indianapolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Indianapolis: common questions

What nursing homes are near Indianapolis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Indianapolis (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Fairway Village in Indianapolis (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alpha Home - A Waters Community in Indianapolis (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Indianapolis?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,221 monthly median income of Indianapolis households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Indianapolis, IN