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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Iowa Falls, IA: the local picture

261

residents 85 or older (5.2% of all residents)

1,205

residents 65 or older (24% of Iowa Falls)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hardin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Iowa Falls has about 261 residents aged 85 or older among 1,205 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Hardin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Iowa Falls 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.

Iowa Falls compared with Hardin County and Iowa

Census figure	Iowa Falls	Hardin County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	5.2%	3.4%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	6.7%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.3%	5.2%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,000	$54,750	—

Older residents in towns around Iowa Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eldora, IA	14 mi	481	54
Hampton, IA	16 mi	981	156
Grundy Center, IA	27 mi	629	150
Clarion, IA	28 mi	539	146
Story City, IA	28 mi	722	186
Webster City, IA	28 mi	1,463	451

Nursing homes near Iowa Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Scenic Manor	Iowa Falls, IA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	77	(641) 648-4671
The Village Of Ackley	Ackley, IA	11 mi	3 of 5	38	(641) 847-3531
Eldora Specialty Care	Eldora, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	46	(641) 939-3491
Hubbard Care Center	Hubbard, IA	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(641) 864-3264
Rehabilitation Center Of Hampton	Hampton, IA	15 mi	4 of 5	52	(641) 456-4701
Franklin General Hospital	Hampton, IA	16 mi	5 of 5	52	(641) 456-5000

Hospices serving Iowa Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Iowa River Hospice	Marshalltown, IA	38 mi	(641) 753-7704
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	39 mi	(515) 239-2011
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls	Cedar Falls, IA	42 mi	(319) 232-6148
Mercyone North Iowa Hospice	Mason City, IA	44 mi	(641) 428-6268

Straight-line miles from the center of Iowa Falls. 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 Iowa Falls

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 35% of the $4,250 monthly median income of Iowa Falls 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 Iowa Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Iowa Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Village Of Ackley in Ackley (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Eldora Specialty Care in Eldora (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Iowa Falls?

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 35% of the $4,250 monthly median income of Iowa Falls 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.

More near Iowa Falls

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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 Iowa Falls, IA