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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Indianola, IA: the local picture

461

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

2,906

residents 65 or older (18% of Indianola)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Indianola has about 461 residents aged 85 or older among 2,906 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Warren County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Indianola 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.

Indianola compared with Warren County and Iowa

Census figure	Indianola	Warren County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.5%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	8.0%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	2.9%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,253	$58,661	—

Older residents in towns around Indianola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Norwalk, IA	11 mi	2,002	380
Carlisle, IA	11 mi	523	135
Des Moines, IA	15 mi	27,045	3,313
Pleasant Hill, IA	17 mi	2,222	146
West Des Moines, IA	17 mi	10,723	1,394
Windsor Heights, IA	18 mi	985	125

Nursing homes near Indianola

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Village	Indianola, IA	0.6 mi	5 of 5	54	(515) 961-7458
Good Samaritan - Indianola	Indianola, IA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	105	(515) 961-2596
Westview Of Indianola Care Center	Indianola, IA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	71	(515) 961-3189
Norwalk Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Norwalk, IA	9.4 mi	3 of 5	45	(515) 981-0604
Accura Healthcare Of Carlisle	Carlisle, IA	9.9 mi	1 of 5	80	(515) 989-0871
Regency Care Center	Norwalk, IA	10 mi	1 of 5	101	(515) 981-4269

Hospices serving Indianola

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercyone Des Moines Hospice	Des Moines, IA	16 mi	(515) 643-8383
Everystep	Des Moines, IA	17 mi	(515) 274-3400
Suncrest Hospice, LLC	West Des Moines, IA	19 mi	(515) 327-6026
Wesleylife Hospice	Urbandale, IA	20 mi	(515) 271-6777

Straight-line miles from the center of Indianola. 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 Indianola

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 34% of the $4,438 monthly median income of Indianola 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 Indianola: common questions

What nursing homes are near Indianola?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Village in Indianola (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan - Indianola in Indianola (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Westview Of Indianola Care Center in Indianola (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Indianola?

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 34% of the $4,438 monthly median income of Indianola 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 Indianola, IA