Dementia Care in Lincoln, NE: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lincoln, NE: the local picture

5,005

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

43,734

residents 65 or older (15% of Lincoln)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lincoln has about 5,005 residents aged 85 or older among 43,734 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Lincoln 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.

Lincoln compared with Nebraska

Census figure	Lincoln	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,525	—

Older residents in towns around Lincoln

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Waverly, NE	10 mi	828	47
Hickman, NE	13 mi	291	32
Crete, NE	19 mi	959	146
Milford, NE	20 mi	404	45
Ashland, NE	22 mi	405	39
Seward, NE	23 mi	1,320	242

Nursing homes near Lincoln

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eventide Lincoln Care Center	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	1 of 5	197	(402) 483-7671
Sumner Place	Lincoln, NE	1.4 mi	4 of 5	104	(402) 475-6791
Gateway Vista	Lincoln, NE	1.6 mi	3 of 5	80	(402) 464-6371
Ambassador Health Of Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	1.7 mi	2 of 5	122	(402) 488-2355
St. Jane De Chantal	Lincoln, NE	1.9 mi	4 of 5	103	(402) 413-3607
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lancaster LLC	Lincoln, NE	2.1 mi	not rated	293	(402) 441-7101

Hospices serving Lincoln

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	(402) 328-2350
Chi Health At Home - Lincoln	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	(402) 219-7043
Horisun Hospice	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	(402) 484-6444
Eventide Hospice	Lincoln, NE	1.1 mi	(402) 486-8506

Straight-line miles from the center of Lincoln. 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 Lincoln

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,127 monthly median income of Lincoln households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Lincoln: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lincoln?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eventide Lincoln Care Center in Lincoln (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Sumner Place in Lincoln (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gateway Vista in Lincoln (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lincoln?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,127 monthly median income of Lincoln households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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.

More near Lincoln

More senior care near Lincoln

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Lincoln

More for Lincoln families

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 Lincoln, NE