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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lawrence, IN: the local picture

680

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

6,134

residents 65 or older (12% of Lawrence)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Marion County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lawrence has about 680 residents aged 85 or older among 6,134 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Marion County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Lawrence 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.

Lawrence compared with Marion County and Indiana

Census figure	Lawrence	Marion County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	12%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	18%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,673	$50,368	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
McCordsville, IN	4.4 mi	1,351	74
Cumberland, IN	6.0 mi	940	75
Fishers, IN	6.7 mi	12,478	1,148
Fortville, IN	8.6 mi	527	15
Indianapolis, IN	10 mi	115,787	12,792
New Palestine, IN	11 mi	448	39

Nursing homes near Lawrence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westminster Village North	Indianapolis, IN	1.1 mi	2 of 5	148	(317) 823-6841
Majestic Care Of Mccordsville	Mccordsville, IN	2.5 mi	4 of 5	48	(317) 335-2159
Castleton Health Care Center	Indianapolis, IN	4.0 mi	1 of 5	109	(317) 845-0032
Waters Of Castleton Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Indianapolis, IN	4.2 mi	2 of 5	114	(317) 845-0464
Clearvista Lake Health Campus	Indianapolis, IN	4.2 mi	4 of 5	70	(317) 578-7500
Harrison Terrace	Indianapolis, IN	5.3 mi	2 of 5	110	(317) 353-6270

Hospices serving Lawrence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Paradigm Health	Indianapolis, IN	2.4 mi	(317) 735-6001
Gentiva Ii	Indianapolis, IN	2.4 mi	(317) 381-0095
Elevate Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	4.9 mi	(317) 764-2124
Community Hospice	Fishers, IN	6.4 mi	(317) 621-5900

Straight-line miles from the center of Lawrence. 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 Lawrence

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 33% of the $4,473 monthly median income of Lawrence 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 Lawrence: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lawrence?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Westminster Village North in Indianapolis (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Majestic Care Of Mccordsville in Mccordsville (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Castleton Health Care Center in Indianapolis (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lawrence?

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 33% of the $4,473 monthly median income of Lawrence 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 Lawrence, IN