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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lawrence, KS: the local picture

1,122

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

12,171

residents 65 or older (13% of Lawrence)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Douglas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lawrence has about 1,122 residents aged 85 or older among 12,171 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Douglas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% 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 Douglas County and Kansas

Census figure	Lawrence	Douglas County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	26%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	5.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	8.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,387	$71,722	—

Older residents in towns around Lawrence

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eudora, KS	9.4 mi	677	92
Baldwin City, KS	13 mi	626	58
Tonganoxie, KS	14 mi	1,021	79
De Soto, KS	17 mi	692	50
Gardner, KS	21 mi	2,049	112
Basehor, KS	22 mi	1,315	282

Nursing homes near Lawrence

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lawrence Presbyterian Manor	Lawrence, KS	0.7 mi	3 of 5	40	(785) 841-4262
Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF	Lawrence, KS	1.7 mi	3 of 5	14	(785) 749-6470
Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community	Lawrence, KS	2.2 mi	1 of 5	76	(785) 749-2000
Medicalodges Eudora	Eudora, KS	9.0 mi	1 of 5	65	(785) 542-2176
Baldwin Healthcare & Rehab Center, LLC	Baldwin City, KS	13 mi	5 of 5	60	(785) 594-6492
Tonganoxie Terrace	Tonganoxie, KS	14 mi	1 of 5	90	(913) 369-8705

Hospices serving Lawrence

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurses Hospice	Lawrence, KS	5.7 mi	(785) 843-3738
Hospice Of Jefferson County	Oskaloosa, KS	18 mi	(785) 403-0025
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System	Olathe, KS	25 mi	(913) 324-8515
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	25 mi	(913) 322-3297

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 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 22% of the $5,949 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. 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 Lawrence: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lawrence?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lawrence Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lawrence Memorial Hospital SNF in Lawrence (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lawrence?

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 22% of the $5,949 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. 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 Lawrence, KS