In-Home Dementia Care in Oaklawn-Sunview, KS

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oaklawn-Sunview, KS: the local picture

9

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

440

residents 65 or older (16% of Oaklawn-Sunview)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oaklawn-Sunview has about 9 residents aged 85 or older among 440 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Oaklawn-Sunview 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.

Oaklawn-Sunview compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Oaklawn-Sunview	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	9.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,688	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Oaklawn-Sunview

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Derby, KS	4.1 mi	4,342	589
Haysville, KS	4.2 mi	1,640	124
Wichita, KS	6.2 mi	62,611	7,577
Rose Hill, KS	9.3 mi	553	41
Mulvane, KS	9.8 mi	1,452	217
Andover, KS	11 mi	1,941	317

Nursing homes near Oaklawn-Sunview

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Wichita	Wichita, KS	3.2 mi	3 of 5	55	(316) 265-5693
Diversicare Of Haysville	Haysville, KS	4.3 mi	1 of 5	119	(316) 524-3211
Advena Living On Woodlawn	Wichita, KS	4.3 mi	1 of 5	80	(316) 691-9999
Lincoln Care And Rehab	Wichita, KS	4.4 mi	1 of 5	45	(316) 683-7588
Mount St Mary	Wichita, KS	4.4 mi	5 of 5	24	(316) 686-7171
Homestead Health Center	Wichita, KS	4.6 mi	2 of 5	45	(316) 262-4473

Hospices serving Oaklawn-Sunview

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Wichita	Wichita, KS	6.0 mi	(316) 221-3786
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	6.0 mi	(316) 260-9690
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	6.0 mi	(316) 265-9441
Home Health & Hospice Of Kansas	Wichita, KS	6.2 mi	(316) 869-0015

Straight-line miles from the center of Oaklawn-Sunview. 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 Oaklawn-Sunview

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 53% of the $2,474 monthly median income of Oaklawn-Sunview 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 Oaklawn-Sunview: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oaklawn-Sunview?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Wichita in Wichita (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Haysville in Haysville (4.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Advena Living On Woodlawn in Wichita (4.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oaklawn-Sunview?

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 53% of the $2,474 monthly median income of Oaklawn-Sunview 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 Oaklawn-Sunview, KS