Dementia Care in Pendleton, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pendleton, IN: the local picture

103

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,016

residents 65 or older (19% of Pendleton)

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Madison County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pendleton has about 103 residents aged 85 or older among 1,016 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.

15% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Madison County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Pendleton 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.

Pendleton compared with Madison County and Indiana

Census figure	Pendleton	Madison County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	8.4%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	4.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,583	$48,461	—

Older residents in towns around Pendleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ingalls, IN	4.2 mi	288	40
Lapel, IN	4.6 mi	336	30
Anderson, IN	6.8 mi	10,705	1,294
Fortville, IN	7.3 mi	527	15
McCordsville, IN	11 mi	1,351	74
Fishers, IN	11 mi	12,478	1,148

Nursing homes near Pendleton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rawlins House Health & Living Community	Pendleton, IN	1.4 mi	5 of 5	110	(765) 778-7501
Countryside Manor Health & Living Community	Anderson, IN	6.8 mi	5 of 5	109	(765) 649-4558
Beaumont Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Anderson, IN	9.1 mi	2 of 5	200	(765) 644-2888
Edgewater Woods	Anderson, IN	9.3 mi	4 of 5	81	(765) 644-0903
Northview Health And Living	Anderson, IN	9.4 mi	2 of 5	94	(765) 203-2409
Envive Of Anderson	Anderson, IN	9.5 mi	2 of 5	97	(765) 649-2532

Hospices serving Pendleton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Hospice	Fishers, IN	11 mi	(317) 621-5900
Suburban Hospice, Inc	Noblesville, IN	14 mi	(317) 468-4522
Paradigm Health	Indianapolis, IN	15 mi	(317) 735-6001
Gentiva Ii	Indianapolis, IN	15 mi	(317) 381-0095

Straight-line miles from the center of Pendleton. 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 Pendleton

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,965 monthly median income of Pendleton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Pendleton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pendleton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rawlins House Health & Living Community in Pendleton (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Countryside Manor Health & Living Community in Anderson (6.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Beaumont Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Anderson (9.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pendleton?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $4,965 monthly median income of Pendleton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Pendleton, IN