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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Iowa, LA: the local picture

27

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

639

residents 65 or older (20% of Iowa)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Calcasieu Parish)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Iowa has about 27 residents aged 85 or older among 639 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Calcasieu Parish). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Iowa 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 compared with Calcasieu Parish and Louisiana

Census figure	Iowa	Calcasieu Parish	Louisiana
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.6%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	35%	38%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	15%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	6.5%	8.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,171	$47,011	—

Older residents in towns around Iowa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Welsh, LA	12 mi	570	61
Lake Charles, LA	12 mi	13,747	1,715
Moss Bluff, LA	13 mi	2,510	122
Westlake, LA	15 mi	1,137	65
Prien, LA	17 mi	1,009	133
Sulphur, LA	21 mi	3,603	397

Nursing homes near Iowa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Landmark Of Lake Charles	Lake Charles, LA	11 mi	3 of 5	130	(337) 478-2920
Calcasieu Community Care Center	Lake Charles, LA	11 mi	3 of 5	120	(337) 240-9730
Golden Age Of Welsh, LLC	Welsh, LA	12 mi	4 of 5	114	(337) 734-2555
Rosewood Nursing Center	Lake Charles, LA	12 mi	2 of 5	150	(337) 439-8338
Lake Charles Care Center	Lake Charles, LA	13 mi	3 of 5	182	(337) 439-0336
Resthaven Nursing & Rehab Center, LLC	Lake Charles, LA	14 mi	1 of 5	162	(337) 477-6371

Hospices serving Iowa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart Of Hospice	Lake Charles, LA	11 mi	(337) 855-5154
St Joseph Hospice Of Southwest Louisiana, LLC	Lake Charles, LA	11 mi	(337) 513-0731
Amedisys Hospice	Lake Charles, LA	13 mi	(337) 562-3200
Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP	Lake Charles, LA	13 mi	(337) 562-8620

Straight-line miles from the center of Iowa. 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

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Iowa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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: common questions

What nursing homes are near Iowa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Landmark Of Lake Charles in Lake Charles (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Calcasieu Community Care Center in Lake Charles (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Golden Age Of Welsh, LLC in Welsh (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Iowa?

At the Louisiana median aide wage of $10.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $939 a month in wages, which is 22% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Iowa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour applies to employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (U.S. Department of Labor).

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

More senior care near Iowa

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Iowa

More for Iowa families

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, LA