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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Leavenworth, KS: the local picture

484

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4,880

residents 65 or older (13% of Leavenworth)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Leavenworth County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Leavenworth has about 484 residents aged 85 or older among 4,880 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 (32% in Leavenworth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Leavenworth 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.

Leavenworth compared with Leavenworth County and Kansas

Census figure	Leavenworth	Leavenworth County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.8%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	5.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,979	$65,833	—

Older residents in towns around Leavenworth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lansing, KS	5.7 mi	1,765	152
Platte City, MO	9.4 mi	824	125
Basehor, KS	13 mi	1,315	282
Parkville, MO	14 mi	1,088	0
Kansas City, KS	17 mi	20,465	1,936
Tonganoxie, KS	17 mi	1,021	79

Nursing homes near Leavenworth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Leavenworth	Leavenworth, KS	1.6 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 772-1844
Twin Oaks Health And Rehab	Lansing, KS	4.3 mi	5 of 5	70	(913) 534-8336
Lansing Care And Rehab	Lansing, KS	4.6 mi	3 of 5	58	(913) 727-1284
Aspire Senior Living Platte City	Platte City, MO	7.8 mi	1 of 5	97	(816) 858-5222
Easton Health Care Center	Easton, KS	11 mi	1 of 5	45	(913) 773-5517
The Healthcare Resort Of Kansas City	Kansas City, KS	15 mi	2 of 5	70	(913) 788-2100

Hospices serving Leavenworth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Saint Lukes Hospice Of Leavenworth, LLC	Leavenworth, KS	1.5 mi	(913) 758-9034
Three Rivers Hospice	Platte City, MO	7.7 mi	(816) 431-2333
Amberwell Hospice	Atchison, KS	20 mi	(913) 360-5520
Novus Lifecare	Kansas City, KS	20 mi	(959) 424-2990

Straight-line miles from the center of Leavenworth. 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 Leavenworth

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 31% of the $4,248 monthly median income of Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Leavenworth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Leavenworth in Leavenworth (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Twin Oaks Health And Rehab in Lansing (4.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lansing Care And Rehab in Lansing (4.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Leavenworth?

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 31% of the $4,248 monthly median income of Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth, KS