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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lenexa, KS: the local picture

949

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

9,144

residents 65 or older (16% of Lenexa)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lenexa has about 949 residents aged 85 or older among 9,144 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 (24% in Johnson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Lenexa 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.

Lenexa compared with Johnson County and Kansas

Census figure	Lenexa	Johnson County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	5.6%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10.0%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,709	$77,643	—

Older residents in towns around Lenexa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shawnee, KS	3.6 mi	10,385	904
Olathe, KS	5.8 mi	19,950	2,019
Merriam, KS	6.9 mi	2,070	142
De Soto, KS	7.4 mi	692	50
Edwardsville, KS	7.8 mi	756	36
Overland Park, KS	8.1 mi	33,049	4,637

Nursing homes near Lenexa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeview Village	Lenexa, KS	3.2 mi	4 of 5	158	(913) 888-1900
Westchester Village Of Lenexa	Lenexa, KS	3.4 mi	4 of 5	34	(913) 307-2000
Aberdeen Village	Olathe, KS	3.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(913) 599-6100
Delmar Gardens Of Lenexa	Lenexa, KS	4.2 mi	4 of 5	222	(913) 492-1130
Shawnee Gardens Healthcare & Rehab Center	Shawnee, KS	4.4 mi	1 of 5	130	(913) 631-2146
The Plaza Health Services At Santa Marta	Olathe, KS	4.4 mi	5 of 5	50	(913) 906-0990

Hospices serving Lenexa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Lenexa, KS	3.9 mi	(913) 948-8281
Appl Orchard Hospice Of Kansas Inc	Shawnee, KS	3.9 mi	(913) 320-1688
Amedisys Hospice	Lenexa, KS	3.9 mi	(913) 671-6740
Gentiva	Lenexa, KS	3.9 mi	(913) 541-0266

Straight-line miles from the center of Lenexa. 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 Lenexa

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 19% of the $6,726 monthly median income of Lenexa 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 Lenexa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lenexa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakeview Village in Lenexa (3.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Westchester Village Of Lenexa in Lenexa (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aberdeen Village in Olathe (3.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lenexa?

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 19% of the $6,726 monthly median income of Lenexa 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 Lenexa, KS