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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Leawood, KS: the local picture

636

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

7,829

residents 65 or older (23% of Leawood)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Johnson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Leawood has about 636 residents aged 85 or older among 7,829 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Johnson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Leawood 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.

Leawood compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Leawood	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	5.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.7%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,534	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Leawood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Overland Park, KS	3.7 mi	33,049	4,637
Prairie Village, KS	5.5 mi	5,101	851
Grandview, MO	5.8 mi	3,831	295
Mission Hills, KS	7.4 mi	856	48
Belton, MO	8.0 mi	3,631	287
Fairway, KS	8.1 mi	510	112

Nursing homes near Leawood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village Shalom Inc	Overland Park, KS	1.3 mi	4 of 5	66	(913) 317-2600
Ignite Medical Resort Overland Park LLC	Overland Park, KS	1.6 mi	2 of 5	102	(913) 345-1745
Brookdale Overland Park	Overland Park, KS	1.8 mi	4 of 5	94	(913) 663-2888
Advanced Health Care Of Overland Park	Overland Park, KS	2.2 mi	5 of 5	38	(913) 890-8400
Ignite Medical Resort Carondelet LLC	Kansas City, MO	2.3 mi	1 of 5	162	(816) 941-1300
Bridgewood Health Care Center	Kansas City, MO	2.6 mi	1 of 5	166	(816) 943-0101

Hospices serving Leawood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ahc Home Health Of Kansas, LLC (Hospice)	Overland Park, KS	3.6 mi	(913) 890-8400
Kansas City Hospice And Palliative Care	Kansas City, MO	4.1 mi	(816) 363-2600
Interim Healthcare Of Kansas City, Inc	Overland Park, KS	4.1 mi	(913) 381-3100
Ascend Hospice	Overland Park, KS	4.1 mi	(913) 287-5678

Straight-line miles from the center of Leawood. 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 Leawood

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 12% of the $10,628 monthly median income of Leawood 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 Leawood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Leawood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Village Shalom Inc in Overland Park (1.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Ignite Medical Resort Overland Park LLC in Overland Park (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brookdale Overland Park in Overland Park (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Leawood?

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 12% of the $10,628 monthly median income of Leawood 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 Leawood, KS