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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Omaha, NE: the local picture

7,208

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

70,865

residents 65 or older (14% of Omaha)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Omaha has about 7,208 residents aged 85 or older among 70,865 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Omaha 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.

Omaha compared with Nebraska

Census figure	Omaha	Nebraska
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	9.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	13%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,257	—

Older residents in towns around Omaha

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ralston, NE	4.4 mi	1,048	133
La Vista, NE	5.6 mi	1,995	198
Chalco, NE	7.0 mi	1,085	53
Carter Lake, IA	7.3 mi	650	100
Papillion, NE	8.3 mi	4,162	383
Bellevue, NE	10 mi	9,953	1,135

Nursing homes near Omaha

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy	Omaha, NE	2.2 mi	1 of 5	174	(402) 397-1220
Old Mill Rehabilitation	Omaha, NE	2.2 mi	3 of 5	44	(402) 934-7500
Maple Crest Health Center	Omaha, NE	2.5 mi	2 of 5	175	(402) 551-2110
Keystone Ridge Post Acute Nursing And Rehabilitati	Omaha, NE	2.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(402) 572-5750
Rose Blumkin Jewish Home	Omaha, NE	3.5 mi	5 of 5	105	(402) 330-4272
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Omaha	Omaha, NE	3.8 mi	1 of 5	155	(402) 558-0225

Hospices serving Omaha

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva I	Omaha, NE	0.3 mi	(402) 397-0990
Suncrest Hospice	Omaha, NE	2.0 mi	(402) 509-7655
Chi Health At Home - Omaha	Omaha, NE	2.0 mi	(402) 898-8000
St. Croix Hospice	Omaha, NE	3.5 mi	(402) 609-4818

Straight-line miles from the center of Omaha. 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 Omaha

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 32% of the $4,771 monthly median income of Omaha 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 Omaha: common questions

What nursing homes are near Omaha?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Mercy in Omaha (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Old Mill Rehabilitation in Omaha (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Maple Crest Health Center in Omaha (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Omaha?

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 32% of the $4,771 monthly median income of Omaha 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 Omaha

More senior care near Omaha

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Omaha

More for Omaha 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 Omaha, NE