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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Neodesha, KS: the local picture

59

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

410

residents 65 or older (16% of Neodesha)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Wilson County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Neodesha has about 59 residents aged 85 or older among 410 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Wilson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Neodesha 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.

Neodesha compared with Wilson County and Kansas

Census figure	Neodesha	Wilson County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	3.0%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	16%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.2%	2.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,458	$40,417	—

Older residents in towns around Neodesha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Independence, KS	13 mi	1,589	215
Chanute, KS	21 mi	1,569	192
Parsons, KS	24 mi	1,942	199
Coffeyville, KS	27 mi	1,498	267
Iola, KS	38 mi	985	139
Dewey, OK	46 mi	704	62

Nursing homes near Neodesha

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Neodesha Care And Rehab	Neodesha, KS	0.7 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 325-3088
Medicalodges Independence	Independence, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	45	(620) 331-8789
Advena Living Of Cherryvale	Cherryvale, KS	13 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 336-2102
Montgomery Place Nursing Center	Independence, KS	14 mi	4 of 5	43	(620) 331-2577
Diversicare Of Chanute	Chanute, KS	21 mi	2 of 5	77	(620) 431-4940
Heritage Health Care Rehabilitation & Skilled Nurs	Chanute, KS	21 mi	2 of 5	53	(620) 431-4151

Hospices serving Neodesha

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Home Town Hospice	Independence, KS	14 mi	(620) 332-3215
Gentiva	Parsons, KS	24 mi	(620) 421-6161
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	92 mi	(316) 265-9441

Straight-line miles from the center of Neodesha. 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 Neodesha

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 43% of the $3,038 monthly median income of Neodesha 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 Neodesha: common questions

What nursing homes are near Neodesha?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Neodesha Care And Rehab in Neodesha (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Medicalodges Independence in Independence (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Advena Living Of Cherryvale in Cherryvale (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Neodesha?

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 43% of the $3,038 monthly median income of Neodesha 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 Neodesha, KS