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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Nevada, IA: the local picture

151

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

1,242

residents 65 or older (18% of Nevada)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Story County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Nevada has about 151 residents aged 85 or older among 1,242 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Story County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Nevada 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.

Nevada compared with Story County and Iowa

Census figure	Nevada	Story County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	18%	13%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	5.6%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.0%	11%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,517	$69,964	—

Older residents in towns around Nevada

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ames, IA	7.8 mi	7,494	1,000
Huxley, IA	10 mi	525	29
Story City, IA	13 mi	722	186
Madrid, IA	21 mi	566	146
Boone, IA	21 mi	2,272	257
Polk City, IA	21 mi	874	29

Nursing homes near Nevada

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rolling Green Village Care Center	Nevada, IA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	58	(515) 382-6556
Story Medical Senior Care	Nevada, IA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(515) 382-2111
Accura Healthcare Of Ames, LLC	Ames, IA	8.2 mi	3 of 5	75	(515) 232-3426
Green Hills Health Care Center	Ames, IA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	56	(515) 296-5000
Northridge Village	Ames, IA	10 mi	5 of 5	38	(515) 232-1000
Bethany Life	Story City, IA	13 mi	2 of 5	126	(515) 733-4325

Hospices serving Nevada

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	12 mi	(515) 239-2011
St Croix Hospice	Ankeny, IA	21 mi	(515) 276-2700
Wesleylife Hospice	Urbandale, IA	30 mi	(515) 271-6777
Unitypoint Hospice	Urbandale, IA	30 mi	(515) 557-3100

Straight-line miles from the center of Nevada. 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 Nevada

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 28% of the $5,376 monthly median income of Nevada 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 Nevada: common questions

What nursing homes are near Nevada?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rolling Green Village Care Center in Nevada (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Story Medical Senior Care in Nevada (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Accura Healthcare Of Ames, LLC in Ames (8.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Nevada?

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 28% of the $5,376 monthly median income of Nevada 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 Nevada

More senior care near Nevada

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Nevada

More for Nevada families

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 Nevada, IA