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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Larned, KS: the local picture

169

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

899

residents 65 or older (26% of Larned)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (43% in Pawnee County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Larned has about 169 residents aged 85 or older among 899 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (43% in Pawnee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

50% of older Larned 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.

Larned compared with Pawnee County and Kansas

Census figure	Larned	Pawnee County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	3.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	26%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	43%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	40%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.9%	1.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,951	$42,083	—

Older residents in towns around Larned

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Great Bend, KS	20 mi	2,705	478
Hoisington, KS	29 mi	503	54
Pratt, KS	38 mi	1,278	177
Hays, KS	50 mi	3,332	598
Lyons, KS	50 mi	565	56
Russell, KS	50 mi	1,030	138

Nursing homes near Larned

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Diversicare Of Larned	Larned, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	80	(620) 285-6914
Medicalodges Great Bend	Great Bend, KS	20 mi	2 of 5	51	(620) 792-2165
Azria Health Great Bend	Great Bend, KS	22 mi	2 of 5	85	(620) 792-2448

Hospices serving Larned

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Golden Belt Hospice	Great Bend, KS	23 mi	(620) 792-8171
Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed	Hays, KS	50 mi	(785) 623-6200
Hospice Of The Prairie	Dodge City, KS	58 mi	(620) 227-7209
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	66 mi	(620) 665-2473

Straight-line miles from the center of Larned. 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 Larned

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 41% of the $3,163 monthly median income of Larned 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 Larned: common questions

What nursing homes are near Larned?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Diversicare Of Larned in Larned (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medicalodges Great Bend in Great Bend (20 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Azria Health Great Bend in Great Bend (22 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Larned?

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 41% of the $3,163 monthly median income of Larned 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.

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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 Larned, KS