Dementia Care in Osawatomie, KS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Osawatomie, KS: the local picture

15

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

553

residents 65 or older (13% of Osawatomie)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Miami County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Osawatomie has about 15 residents aged 85 or older among 553 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 (28% in Miami County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Osawatomie 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.

Osawatomie compared with Miami County and Kansas

Census figure	Osawatomie	Miami County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.6%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.4%	2.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,860	$52,156	—

Older residents in towns around Osawatomie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paola, KS	7.2 mi	1,363	246
Louisburg, KS	17 mi	1,100	117
Ottawa, KS	18 mi	1,889	289
Spring Hill, KS	19 mi	887	86
Gardner, KS	21 mi	2,049	112
Garnett, KS	22 mi	633	141

Nursing homes near Osawatomie

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medicalodges Paola	Paola, KS	6.5 mi	1 of 5	70	(913) 294-3345
North Point Skilled Nursing Center	Paola, KS	6.9 mi	4 of 5	53	(913) 294-4308
Louisburg Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Louisburg, KS	16 mi	3 of 5	60	(913) 837-2916
Wellsville Manor	Wellsville, KS	17 mi	3 of 5	51	(785) 883-4101
Richmond Healthcare & Rehab Center	Richmond, KS	18 mi	1 of 5	60	(785) 835-6135
Spring Hill Care And Rehab	Spring Hill, KS	18 mi	2 of 5	45	(913) 592-3100

Hospices serving Osawatomie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice The University Of Kansas Health System	Olathe, KS	28 mi	(913) 324-8515
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Mid America Inc	Olathe, KS	28 mi	(913) 322-3297
Acg Hospice	Overland Park, KS	30 mi	(864) 913-2690
Faith Hospice Care	Overland Park, KS	32 mi	(913) 296-7636

Straight-line miles from the center of Osawatomie. 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 Osawatomie

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 51% of the $2,572 monthly median income of Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie: common questions

What nursing homes are near Osawatomie?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medicalodges Paola in Paola (6.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); North Point Skilled Nursing Center in Paola (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Louisburg Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Louisburg (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Osawatomie?

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 51% of the $2,572 monthly median income of Osawatomie 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 Osawatomie, KS