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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Salina, KS: the local picture

1,360

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

8,567

residents 65 or older (19% of Salina)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Salina has about 1,360 residents aged 85 or older among 8,567 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Salina 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.

Salina compared with Kansas

Census figure	Salina	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,548	—

Older residents in towns around Salina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lindsborg, KS	17 mi	775	140
Abilene, KS	22 mi	1,520	265
McPherson, KS	31 mi	2,315	429
Ellsworth, KS	34 mi	537	41
Hillsboro, KS	39 mi	471	95
Junction City, KS	44 mi	2,164	459

Nursing homes near Salina

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Legacy At Salina	Salina, KS	1.2 mi	1 of 5	45	(785) 825-6757
Kenwood View Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Salina, KS	1.5 mi	1 of 5	82	(785) 825-5471
Pinnacle Park Nursing & Rehab Center	Salina, KS	2.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(785) 825-6954
Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center	Salina, KS	2.2 mi	1 of 5	90	(785) 823-7107
Salina Presbyterian Manor	Salina, KS	2.8 mi	1 of 5	60	(785) 825-1366
Holiday Resort Of Salina	Salina, KS	3.5 mi	2 of 5	60	(785) 825-2201

Hospices serving Salina

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Dickinson County	Abilene, KS	24 mi	(785) 263-6630
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	30 mi	(620) 654-6960
Meadowlark Hospice	Clay Center, KS	47 mi	(785) 632-2225
Solomon Valley Hospice	Beloit, KS	51 mi	(785) 738-9260

Straight-line miles from the center of Salina. 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 Salina

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 32% of the $4,046 monthly median income of Salina 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 Salina: common questions

What nursing homes are near Salina?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Legacy At Salina in Salina (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Kenwood View Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Salina (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pinnacle Park Nursing & Rehab Center in Salina (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Salina?

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 32% of the $4,046 monthly median income of Salina 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 Salina, KS