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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Russell, KS: the local picture

138

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

1,030

residents 65 or older (24% of Russell)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Russell County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Russell has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 1,030 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 (36% in Russell County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Russell 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.

Russell compared with Russell County and Kansas

Census figure	Russell	Russell County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	3.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	1.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,952	$42,594	—

Older residents in towns around Russell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hays, KS	25 mi	3,332	598
Hoisington, KS	26 mi	503	54
Ellsworth, KS	35 mi	537	41
Great Bend, KS	37 mi	2,705	478
Larned, KS	50 mi	899	169
Lyons, KS	51 mi	565	56

Nursing homes near Russell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu	Russell, KS	0.5 mi	1 of 5	23	(785) 483-3131
Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Russell, KS	0.7 mi	5 of 5	45	(785) 483-5364
Wilson Care And Rehab	Wilson, KS	21 mi	3 of 5	40	(785) 658-2505
Via Christi Village Hays KS LLC	Hays, KS	24 mi	1 of 5	96	(785) 628-3241

Hospices serving Russell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice & Palliative Care At Haysmed	Hays, KS	26 mi	(785) 623-6200
Hospice Of The Prairie	Dodge City, KS	101 mi	(620) 227-7209
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	118 mi	(316) 559-2049

Straight-line miles from the center of Russell. 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 Russell

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 46% of the $2,829 monthly median income of Russell 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 Russell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Russell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Russell Regional Hospital Ltcu in Russell (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Wheatland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Russell (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Wilson Care And Rehab in Wilson (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Russell?

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 46% of the $2,829 monthly median income of Russell 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 Russell, KS