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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Le Mars, IA: the local picture

237

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,918

residents 65 or older (18% of Le Mars)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Plymouth County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Le Mars has about 237 residents aged 85 or older among 1,918 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Plymouth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Le Mars 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.

Le Mars compared with Plymouth County and Iowa

Census figure	Le Mars	Plymouth County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.4%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	6.9%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,768	$56,204	—

Older residents in towns around Le Mars

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Orange City, IA	16 mi	1,082	114
Sioux Center, IA	20 mi	1,060	174
Hawarden, IA	22 mi	452	96
Sioux City, IA	23 mi	12,804	1,235
North Sioux City, SD	24 mi	640	0
South Sioux City, NE	25 mi	1,535	261

Nursing homes near Le Mars

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Accura Healthcare Of Le Mars	Le Mars, IA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	46	(712) 546-7831
Good Samaritan - Lemars	Le Mars, IA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	64	(712) 546-4101
Happy Siesta Health Care Center	Remsen, IA	11 mi	4 of 5	62	(712) 786-1125
Kingsley Specialty Care	Kingsley, IA	17 mi	1 of 5	43	(712) 378-2400
Prairie Ridge Care Center	Orange City, IA	17 mi	5 of 5	95	(712) 707-6006
Heartland Care Center	Marcus, IA	19 mi	5 of 5	38	(712) 376-2500

Hospices serving Le Mars

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Orange City Hospice	Orange City, IA	17 mi	(712) 737-5279
Sioux Center Health Home Care And Hospice	Sioux Center, IA	21 mi	(712) 722-8108
Hospice Of Midwest	Sioux City, IA	21 mi	(712) 317-3720
Care Initiatives Hospice - Sioux City	Sioux City, IA	24 mi	(712) 239-1226

Straight-line miles from the center of Le Mars. 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 Le Mars

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 42% of the $3,564 monthly median income of Le Mars 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 Le Mars: common questions

What nursing homes are near Le Mars?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Accura Healthcare Of Le Mars in Le Mars (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan - Lemars in Le Mars (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Le Mars?

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 42% of the $3,564 monthly median income of Le Mars 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 Le Mars, IA