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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Parsons, KS: the local picture

199

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,942

residents 65 or older (21% of Parsons)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (50% in Labette County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parsons has about 199 residents aged 85 or older among 1,942 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (50% in Labette County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Parsons 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.

Parsons compared with Labette County and Kansas

Census figure	Parsons	Labette County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	50%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	39%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.2%	5.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,771	$45,019	—

Older residents in towns around Parsons

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Neodesha, KS	24 mi	410	59
Chanute, KS	26 mi	1,569	192
Columbus, KS	26 mi	596	117
Independence, KS	26 mi	1,589	215
Girard, KS	26 mi	597	23
Coffeyville, KS	30 mi	1,498	267

Nursing homes near Parsons

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elmhaven East	Parsons, KS	0.6 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 421-1430
Parsons Presbyterian Manor	Parsons, KS	1.5 mi	5 of 5	43	(620) 421-1450
Good Samaritan - Parsons	Parsons, KS	1.7 mi	5 of 5	45	(620) 421-1110
Prairie Mission Retirement Village	Saint Paul, KS	14 mi	4 of 5	61	(620) 449-2400
Oswego Operator, LLC	Oswego, KS	15 mi	4 of 5	40	(620) 795-4429
Advena Living Of Cherryvale	Cherryvale, KS	17 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 336-2102

Hospices serving Parsons

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Parsons, KS	0.4 mi	(620) 421-6161
Home Town Hospice	Independence, KS	26 mi	(620) 332-3215
Gentiva	Pittsburg, KS	31 mi	(620) 231-8000
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	116 mi	(316) 265-9441

Straight-line miles from the center of Parsons. 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 Parsons

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 37% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parsons?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elmhaven East in Parsons (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Parsons Presbyterian Manor in Parsons (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan - Parsons in Parsons (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parsons?

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 37% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Parsons 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 Parsons, KS