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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mulvane, KS: the local picture

217

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

1,452

residents 65 or older (24% of Mulvane)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Sumner County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mulvane has about 217 residents aged 85 or older among 1,452 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Sumner County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Mulvane 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.

Mulvane compared with Sumner County and Kansas

Census figure	Mulvane	Sumner County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	8.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	1.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,833	$50,660	—

Older residents in towns around Mulvane

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Derby, KS	5.9 mi	4,342	589
Rose Hill, KS	8.5 mi	553	41
Haysville, KS	9.0 mi	1,640	124
Oaklawn-Sunview, KS	9.8 mi	440	9
Clearwater, KS	15 mi	342	45
Andover, KS	16 mi	1,941	317

Nursing homes near Mulvane

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Villa Maria	Mulvane, KS	0.3 mi	5 of 5	64	(316) 777-1129
Derby Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	Derby, KS	5.0 mi	5 of 5	74	(316) 719-2400
Westview Of Derby Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen	Derby, KS	5.1 mi	2 of 5	78	(316) 788-3739
Advena Living At Fountainview	Rose Hill, KS	8.3 mi	3 of 5	50	(316) 776-2194
Diversicare Of Haysville	Haysville, KS	9.0 mi	1 of 5	119	(316) 524-3211
Caritas Center, Inc	Wichita, KS	13 mi	5 of 5	22	(316) 942-2201

Hospices serving Mulvane

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas	Wichita, KS	14 mi	(316) 869-0015
Interim Healthcare Of Wichita Inc (Hospice)	Wichita, KS	14 mi	(316) 265-4295
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	14 mi	(316) 687-2273
Specialized Home Care & Hospice	Wichita, KS	16 mi	(316) 210-4309

Straight-line miles from the center of Mulvane. 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 Mulvane

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 26% of the $5,069 monthly median income of Mulvane 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 Mulvane: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mulvane?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Villa Maria in Mulvane (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Derby Health & Rehabilitation, LLC in Derby (5.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Westview Of Derby Rehabilitation & Health Care Cen in Derby (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mulvane?

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 26% of the $5,069 monthly median income of Mulvane 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 Mulvane, KS