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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kalona, IA: the local picture

83

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

684

residents 65 or older (25% of Kalona)

21%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kalona has about 83 residents aged 85 or older among 684 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Kalona 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.

Kalona compared with Washington County and Iowa

Census figure	Kalona	Washington County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.0%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	7.7%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,500	$56,090	—

Older residents in towns around Kalona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Washington, IA	13 mi	1,683	262
Iowa City, IA	15 mi	9,354	1,347
Tiffin, IA	15 mi	586	16
Coralville, IA	16 mi	3,097	510
North Liberty, IA	18 mi	1,513	145
Williamsburg, IA	20 mi	524	157

Nursing homes near Kalona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasantview Home	Kalona, IA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	66	(319) 656-2421
Parkview Manor	Wellman, IA	6.9 mi	1 of 5	62	(319) 646-2911
United Presbyterian Home	Washington, IA	13 mi	5 of 5	55	(319) 653-5473
Oaknoll Retirement Residence	Iowa City, IA	14 mi	5 of 5	70	(319) 351-1720
Halcyon House	Washington, IA	14 mi	4 of 5	54	(319) 653-7264
Briarwood Healthcare Center	Iowa City, IA	14 mi	5 of 5	62	(319) 338-7912

Hospices serving Kalona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Washington County	Washington, IA	13 mi	(319) 653-7321
Iowa City Hospice	Iowa City, IA	15 mi	(319) 351-5665
Essence Of Life Hospice	Amana, IA	26 mi	(319) 622-3195
Hospice Compassus - Northeast Iowa	Cedar Rapids, IA	32 mi	(319) 362-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Kalona. 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 Kalona

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Kalona 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 Kalona: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kalona?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pleasantview Home in Kalona (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parkview Manor in Wellman (6.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); United Presbyterian Home in Washington (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kalona?

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 31% of the $4,792 monthly median income of Kalona 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 Kalona, IA