Dementia Care in Maquoketa, IA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Maquoketa, IA: the local picture

239

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1,336

residents 65 or older (22% of Maquoketa)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Jackson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Maquoketa has about 239 residents aged 85 or older among 1,336 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Maquoketa 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.

Maquoketa compared with Jackson County and Iowa

Census figure	Maquoketa	Jackson County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.8%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	22%	22%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	8.9%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	2.9%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,083	$53,293	—

Older residents in towns around Maquoketa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
DeWitt, IA	18 mi	894	136
Clinton, IA	26 mi	5,189	555
Savanna, IL	27 mi	680	47
Camanche, IA	27 mi	889	42
Galena, IL	28 mi	1,117	111
Monticello, IA	29 mi	913	144

Nursing homes near Maquoketa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center	Maquoketa, IA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	75	(563) 652-4968
Maquoketa Care Center	Maquoketa, IA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	46	(563) 652-5195
Fieldstone Of Dewitt	De Witt, IA	17 mi	4 of 5	70	(563) 221-7110
Mill Valley Care Center	Bellevue, IA	18 mi	5 of 5	46	(563) 872-5521
Wheatland Manor	Wheatland, IA	18 mi	4 of 5	44	(563) 374-1295
Clarence Nursing Home	Clarence, IA	24 mi	5 of 5	46	(563) 452-3262

Hospices serving Maquoketa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Jackson County	Maquoketa, IA	1.4 mi	(563) 652-0123
Above & Beyond Hospice Care	Monticello, IA	30 mi	(319) 465-4637
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	35 mi	(563) 359-3540
Mercyone Genesis	Bettendorf, IA	36 mi	(563) 421-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Maquoketa. 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 Maquoketa

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,507 monthly median income of Maquoketa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Maquoketa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Maquoketa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fieldstone Of Dewitt in De Witt (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Maquoketa?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 33% of the $4,507 monthly median income of Maquoketa households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Maquoketa, IA