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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Muscatine, IA: the local picture

529

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

4,139

residents 65 or older (18% of Muscatine)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Muscatine County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Muscatine has about 529 residents aged 85 or older among 4,139 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Muscatine County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Muscatine 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.

Muscatine compared with Muscatine County and Iowa

Census figure	Muscatine	Muscatine County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	14%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,714	$53,936	—

Older residents in towns around Muscatine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wilton, IA	12 mi	563	53
West Liberty, IA	15 mi	450	48
West Branch, IA	22 mi	434	85
Aledo, IL	23 mi	786	90
Tipton, IA	24 mi	626	147
Rock Island, IL	25 mi	6,797	936

Nursing homes near Muscatine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lutheran Living Senior Campus	Muscatine, IA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	155	(563) 263-1241
Accura Healthcare Of Muscatine	Muscatine, IA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	100	(563) 263-2194
Wilton Retirement Community	Wilton, IA	13 mi	5 of 5	34	(563) 732-5067
Simpson Memorial Home	West Liberty, IA	15 mi	3 of 5	55	(319) 627-4775
Lone Tree Health Care Center Inc	Lone Tree, IA	19 mi	5 of 5	44	(319) 629-4255
Colonial Manors Of Columbus Community	Columbus Junction, IA	19 mi	4 of 5	39	(319) 728-2276

Hospices serving Muscatine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Of Hope Hospice	Davenport, IA	26 mi	(563) 391-6933
Iowa City Hospice	Iowa City, IA	27 mi	(319) 351-5665
Heartland Hospice Davenport	Davenport, IA	29 mi	(563) 359-3540
Unitypoint Hospice	Moline, IL	30 mi	(309) 779-7600

Straight-line miles from the center of Muscatine. 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 Muscatine

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 40% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Muscatine 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 Muscatine: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muscatine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lutheran Living Senior Campus in Muscatine (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Accura Healthcare Of Muscatine in Muscatine (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Wilton Retirement Community in Wilton (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Muscatine?

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 40% of the $3,726 monthly median income of Muscatine 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.

More near Muscatine

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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 Muscatine, IA