Dementia Care in Kokomo, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kokomo, IN: the local picture

1,597

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

11,376

residents 65 or older (19% of Kokomo)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Howard County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kokomo has about 1,597 residents aged 85 or older among 11,376 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Howard County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Kokomo 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.

Kokomo compared with Howard County and Indiana

Census figure	Kokomo	Howard County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	3.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,778	$52,216	—

Older residents in towns around Kokomo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Tipton, IN	13 mi	1,214	171
Grissom AFB, IN	13 mi	326	6
Elwood, IN	20 mi	1,285	169
Peru, IN	21 mi	2,012	142
Logansport, IN	23 mi	3,067	577
Sheridan, IN	24 mi	519	20

Nursing homes near Kokomo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kokomo Healthcare Center	Kokomo, IN	0.8 mi	4 of 5	80	(765) 453-5600
Aperion Care Kokomo	Kokomo, IN	1.2 mi	1 of 5	105	(765) 453-4666
Wellbrooke Of Kokomo	Kokomo, IN	2.0 mi	5 of 5	70	(765) 455-4443
North Woods Village	Kokomo, IN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	155	(765) 457-9175
Waterford Place Health Campus	Kokomo, IN	2.8 mi	5 of 5	103	(765) 236-1239
Brickyard Healthcare -Sycamore Village Care Center	Kokomo, IN	2.9 mi	3 of 5	110	(765) 452-5491

Hospices serving Kokomo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus-Southern Indiana	Kokomo, IN	1.0 mi	(765) 252-2353
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc	Kokomo, IN	1.0 mi	(765) 453-7702
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	2.6 mi	(765) 388-4125
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Central Indiana LLC	Marion, IN	25 mi	(765) 677-0684

Straight-line miles from the center of Kokomo. 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 Kokomo

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Kokomo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Kokomo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kokomo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kokomo Healthcare Center in Kokomo (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aperion Care Kokomo in Kokomo (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wellbrooke Of Kokomo in Kokomo (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kokomo?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 37% of the $3,898 monthly median income of Kokomo households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Kokomo, IN