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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Maize, KS: the local picture

24

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

774

residents 65 or older (11% of Maize)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Maize has about 24 residents aged 85 or older among 774 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Maize 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.

Maize compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Maize	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,094	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Maize

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Valley Center, KS	6.4 mi	1,469	187
Park City, KS	7.7 mi	860	75
Wichita, KS	8.5 mi	62,611	7,577
Goddard, KS	9.4 mi	694	210
Kechi, KS	11 mi	489	21
Bel Aire, KS	12 mi	1,417	236

Nursing homes near Maize

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Azria Health Wichita	Wichita, KS	2.1 mi	3 of 5	70	(316) 977-7015
Via Christi Village Ridge	Wichita, KS	2.5 mi	4 of 5	80	(316) 462-7502
Wichita Presbyterian Manor	Wichita, KS	5.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(316) 942-7456
Sandpiper Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	Wichita, KS	5.8 mi	4 of 5	104	(316) 945-3606
Lakepoint Wichita, LLC	Wichita, KS	6.0 mi	2 of 5	110	(316) 943-1295
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Wichita, KS	6.5 mi	3 of 5	106	(316) 942-8471

Hospices serving Maize

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Infinity Hospice Care LLC	Wichita, KS	5.2 mi	(316) 260-1901
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	8.9 mi	(316) 260-9690
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	8.9 mi	(316) 265-9441
Compassus Wichita	Wichita, KS	8.9 mi	(316) 221-3786

Straight-line miles from the center of Maize. 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 Maize

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 27% of the $4,758 monthly median income of Maize 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 Maize: common questions

What nursing homes are near Maize?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Azria Health Wichita in Wichita (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Via Christi Village Ridge in Wichita (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Wichita Presbyterian Manor in Wichita (5.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Maize?

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 27% of the $4,758 monthly median income of Maize 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 Maize, KS