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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Iola, KS: the local picture

139

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

985

residents 65 or older (18% of Iola)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Allen County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Iola has about 139 residents aged 85 or older among 985 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 (32% in Allen County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Iola 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.

Iola compared with Allen County and Kansas

Census figure	Iola	Allen County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.4%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	6.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	2.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,924	$46,607	—

Older residents in towns around Iola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chanute, KS	18 mi	1,569	192
Garnett, KS	26 mi	633	141
Burlington, KS	26 mi	530	50
Neodesha, KS	38 mi	410	59
Fort Scott, KS	39 mi	1,760	211
Parsons, KS	42 mi	1,942	199

Nursing homes near Iola

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Iola	Iola, KS	0.5 mi	2 of 5	45	(620) 365-3183
Moran Manor Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing	Moran, KS	12 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 237-4300
Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nurs	Chanute, KS	18 mi	2 of 5	53	(620) 431-4151
Diversicare Of Chanute	Chanute, KS	18 mi	2 of 5	77	(620) 431-4940

Hospices serving Iola

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Horizon Hospice	Chanute, KS	18 mi	(620) 432-5436
Gentiva	Parsons, KS	41 mi	(620) 421-6161
Gentiva	Pittsburg, KS	53 mi	(620) 231-8000
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	73 mi	(913) 322-3297

Straight-line miles from the center of Iola. 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 Iola

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 40% of the $3,244 monthly median income of Iola 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 Iola: common questions

What nursing homes are near Iola?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Iola in Iola (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Moran Manor Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing in Moran (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nurs in Chanute (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Iola?

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 40% of the $3,244 monthly median income of Iola 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.

More near Iola

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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 Iola, KS