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

Local figures

Dementia Care in New Palestine, IN: the local picture

39

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

448

residents 65 or older (14% of New Palestine)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Palestine has about 39 residents aged 85 or older among 448 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.

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

30% of older New Palestine 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.

New Palestine compared with Hancock County and Indiana

Census figure	New Palestine	Hancock County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	4.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,333	$64,929	—

Older residents in towns around New Palestine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cumberland, IN	4.8 mi	940	75
Greenfield, IN	7.8 mi	4,897	605
Beech Grove, IN	10 mi	2,486	310
Lawrence, IN	11 mi	6,134	680
McCordsville, IN	12 mi	1,351	74
Fortville, IN	14 mi	527	15

Nursing homes near New Palestine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Springhurst Health Campus	Greenfield, IN	6.6 mi	3 of 5	74	(317) 462-7067
Aperion Care Greenfield	Greenfield, IN	7.1 mi	2 of 5	60	(317) 894-3301
Brickyard Healthcare - Brandywine Care Center	Greenfield, IN	8.1 mi	2 of 5	128	(317) 462-9221
Greenfield Healthcare Center	Greenfield, IN	8.3 mi	5 of 5	163	(317) 462-3311
Harrison Terrace	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(317) 353-6270
Wildwood Healthcare Center	Indianapolis, IN	8.7 mi	1 of 5	160	(317) 353-1290

Hospices serving New Palestine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Traditions Health	Indianapolis, IN	9.0 mi	(463) 202-2926
Anew Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	10 mi	(317) 300-2292
Franciscan Hospice Care	Indianapolis, IN	10 mi	(317) 528-2092
Paradigm Health	Indianapolis, IN	13 mi	(317) 735-6001

Straight-line miles from the center of New Palestine. 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 New Palestine

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 28% of the $5,194 monthly median income of New Palestine 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 New Palestine: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Palestine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield (6.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Aperion Care Greenfield in Greenfield (7.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Brickyard Healthcare - Brandywine Care Center in Greenfield (8.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Palestine?

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 28% of the $5,194 monthly median income of New Palestine 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.

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