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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Plymouth, IN: the local picture

300

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

1,807

residents 65 or older (17% of Plymouth)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Marshall County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Plymouth has about 300 residents aged 85 or older among 1,807 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Marshall County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

53% of older Plymouth 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.

Plymouth compared with Marshall County and Indiana

Census figure	Plymouth	Marshall County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,875	$51,579	—

Older residents in towns around Plymouth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bremen, IN	11 mi	742	88
Knox, IN	16 mi	680	130
Nappanee, IN	18 mi	964	97
Rochester, IN	21 mi	1,450	123
South Bend, IN	23 mi	15,433	1,717
Mishawaka, IN	24 mi	8,485	863

Nursing homes near Plymouth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pilgrim Manor	Plymouth, IN	0.4 mi	2 of 5	78	(574) 936-9943
Miller's Merry Manor	Plymouth, IN	1.2 mi	4 of 5	131	(574) 936-9981
Miller's Merry Manor	Culver, IN	10 mi	3 of 5	66	(574) 842-3337
Signature Healthcare Of Bremen	Bremen, IN	12 mi	1 of 5	73	(574) 546-3494
Miller's Merry Manor	Walkerton, IN	12 mi	2 of 5	107	(574) 586-3133
Brickyard Healthcare - Knox Care Center	Knox, IN	16 mi	5 of 5	57	(574) 772-6248

Hospices serving Plymouth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Iii	Rochester, IN	20 mi	(574) 224-4673
Caring Cove Hospice LLC	Mishawaka, IN	24 mi	(574) 855-3017
Southerncare South Bend	Mishawaka, IN	24 mi	(574) 259-0895
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Northern Indiana LLC	Mishawaka, IN	24 mi	(574) 855-4475

Straight-line miles from the center of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

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 45% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plymouth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pilgrim Manor in Plymouth (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Miller's Merry Manor in Plymouth (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Miller's Merry Manor in Culver (10 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Plymouth?

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 45% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Plymouth 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 Plymouth, IN