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

Local figures

Dementia Care in McPherson, KS: the local picture

429

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

2,315

residents 65 or older (17% of McPherson)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in McPherson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

McPherson has about 429 residents aged 85 or older among 2,315 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in McPherson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older McPherson 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.

McPherson compared with McPherson County and Kansas

Census figure	McPherson	McPherson County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	3.7%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.4%	5.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	5.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,836	$58,728	—

Older residents in towns around McPherson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lindsborg, KS	14 mi	775	140
Hesston, KS	20 mi	1,030	338
Hutchinson, KS	25 mi	6,963	1,123
Hillsboro, KS	25 mi	471	95
Halstead, KS	27 mi	554	123
South Hutchinson, KS	28 mi	784	243

Nursing homes near McPherson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Cedars	Mcpherson, KS	0.9 mi	3 of 5	54	(620) 241-0919
Mcpherson Operator, LLC	Mcpherson, KS	1.5 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 241-5360
Pleasant View Home	Inman, KS	11 mi	3 of 5	122	(620) 585-6411
Moundridge Manor	Moundridge, KS	14 mi	5 of 5	78	(620) 345-6364
Bethany Home Association	Lindsborg, KS	14 mi	4 of 5	85	(785) 227-2334
Pine Village	Moundridge, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	74	(620) 345-2901

Hospices serving McPherson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	0.5 mi	(620) 654-6960
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	22 mi	(620) 665-2473
Enhabit Hospice	Wichita, KS	49 mi	(316) 315-6425
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	49 mi	(316) 559-2049

Straight-line miles from the center of McPherson. 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 McPherson

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 $4,903 monthly median income of McPherson 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 McPherson: common questions

What nursing homes are near McPherson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Cedars in Mcpherson (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mcpherson Operator, LLC in Mcpherson (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Pleasant View Home in Inman (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in McPherson?

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 $4,903 monthly median income of McPherson 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 McPherson, KS