Dementia Care in Red Oak, IA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Red Oak, IA: the local picture

245

residents 85 or older (4.4% of all residents)

1,021

residents 65 or older (19% of Red Oak)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Red Oak has about 245 residents aged 85 or older among 1,021 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Red Oak 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.

Red Oak compared with Montgomery County and Iowa

Census figure	Red Oak	Montgomery County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	4.4%	3.8%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.1%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	2.5%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,072	$46,325	—

Older residents in towns around Red Oak

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Shenandoah, IA	19 mi	1,280	250
Clarinda, IA	22 mi	1,227	237
Glenwood, IA	27 mi	1,116	217
Atlantic, IA	28 mi	1,632	242
Plattsmouth, NE	35 mi	1,093	208
Council Bluffs, IA	36 mi	10,951	1,120

Nursing homes near Red Oak

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Red Oak Rehab And Care Center	Red Oak, IA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	58	(712) 623-5156
Good Samaritan - Red Oak	Red Oak, IA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	53	(712) 623-3170
Accura Healthcare Of Stanton	Stanton, IA	7.0 mi	3 of 5	46	(712) 829-2727
Good Samaritan - Villisca	Villisca, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	46	(712) 826-9592
Accura Healthcare Of Shenandoah	Shenandoah, IA	20 mi	1 of 5	42	(712) 246-4627
Garden View Care Center	Shenandoah, IA	20 mi	not rated	50	(712) 246-4515

Hospices serving Red Oak

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Co Bluffs, IA	36 mi	(712) 318-2120
Aseracare Hospice	Council Bluffs, IA	37 mi	(712) 723-3959
Care Initiatives Hospice - Greenfield	Greenfield, IA	46 mi	(641) 743-6226
Hospice Of The Midwest, LLC	Johnston, IA	91 mi	(515) 218-2143

Straight-line miles from the center of Red Oak. 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 Red Oak

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Red Oak households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Red Oak: common questions

What nursing homes are near Red Oak?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Red Oak Rehab And Care Center in Red Oak (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan - Red Oak in Red Oak (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Accura Healthcare Of Stanton in Stanton (7.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Red Oak?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $2,756 monthly median income of Red Oak households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Red Oak, IA