Dementia Care in Muncie, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Muncie, IN: the local picture

1,102

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

9,265

residents 65 or older (14% of Muncie)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Muncie has about 1,102 residents aged 85 or older among 9,265 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Delaware County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Muncie 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.

Muncie compared with Delaware County and Indiana

Census figure	Muncie	Delaware County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.4%	4.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,790	$48,931	—

Older residents in towns around Muncie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Yorktown, IN	6.1 mi	2,186	306
Albany, IN	11 mi	851	73
Alexandria, IN	15 mi	567	71
Anderson, IN	17 mi	10,705	1,294
Hartford City, IN	18 mi	1,351	135
Upland, IN	19 mi	417	58

Nursing homes near Muncie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waters Of Muncie, The	Muncie, IN	1.1 mi	2 of 5	72	(765) 747-9044
Waters Edge Village	Muncie, IN	1.2 mi	4 of 5	74	(765) 289-3341
Brookside Care Strategies	Muncie, IN	1.7 mi	not rated	42	(765) 289-1915
Woodlands The	Muncie, IN	1.9 mi	2 of 5	108	(765) 289-3451
Signature Healthcare Of Muncie	Muncie, IN	2.1 mi	1 of 5	140	(765) 282-0053
Bethel Pointe Health And Rehab	Muncie, IN	2.1 mi	3 of 5	114	(765) 289-2273

Hospices serving Muncie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Indianapolis	Muncie, IN	2.0 mi	(765) 288-2162
Henry County Memorial Hospital Hospice	New Castle, IN	19 mi	(765) 593-2389
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Central Indiana LLC	Marion, IN	30 mi	(765) 677-0684
Reid Health	Richmond, IN	37 mi	(765) 983-3344

Straight-line miles from the center of Muncie. 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 Muncie

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Muncie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Muncie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muncie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waters Of Muncie, The in Muncie (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Waters Edge Village in Muncie (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Brookside Care Strategies in Muncie (1.7 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Muncie?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,566 monthly median income of Muncie households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Muncie, IN