Dementia Care in Norfolk, NE: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Norfolk, NE: the local picture

846

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

4,543

residents 65 or older (17% of Norfolk)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Madison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Norfolk has about 846 residents aged 85 or older among 4,543 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 (31% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Norfolk 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.

Norfolk compared with Madison County and Nebraska

Census figure	Norfolk	Madison County	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	3.1%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	12%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	13%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,149	$46,624	—

Older residents in towns around Norfolk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wayne, NE	26 mi	734	134
West Point, NE	39 mi	788	175
Columbus, NE	41 mi	4,324	787
Schuyler, NE	44 mi	519	0
David City, NE	56 mi	568	89
Dakota Dunes, SD	58 mi	756	0

Nursing homes near Norfolk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Joseph's Rehabilitation And Care Center	Norfolk, NE	0.6 mi	2 of 5	83	(402) 644-7375
Heritage Of Bel Air	Norfolk, NE	1.1 mi	5 of 5	112	(402) 371-4991
Community Pride Care Center	Battle Creek, NE	9.2 mi	4 of 5	50	(402) 675-2955
Stanton Health Center	Stanton, NE	12 mi	4 of 5	70	(402) 439-2111
Accura Healthcare Of Pierce	Pierce, NE	13 mi	3 of 5	75	(402) 329-6228
Arbor Care Centers-Countryside LLC	Madison, NE	13 mi	2 of 5	70	(402) 454-3373

Hospices serving Norfolk

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Norfolk, NE	0.4 mi	(402) 379-4158
Faith Health Hospice	Norfolk, NE	0.4 mi	(402) 644-7453
Avera @ Home	Yankton, SD	59 mi	(605) 668-8327
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	86 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of Norfolk. 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 Norfolk

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,762 monthly median income of Norfolk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Norfolk: common questions

What nursing homes are near Norfolk?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St. Joseph's Rehabilitation And Care Center in Norfolk (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heritage Of Bel Air in Norfolk (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek (9.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Norfolk?

At the Nebraska median aide wage of $17.38 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,506 a month in wages, which is 40% of the $3,762 monthly median income of Norfolk households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Nebraska's minimum wage is $15.00 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 Norfolk

More senior care near Norfolk

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Other care in Norfolk

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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 Norfolk, NE