Dementia Care in South Greeley, WY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Greeley, WY: the local picture

34

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

530

residents 65 or older (11% of South Greeley)

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Laramie County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Greeley has about 34 residents aged 85 or older among 530 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.

53% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Laramie County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older South Greeley 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.

South Greeley compared with Laramie County and Wyoming

Census figure	South Greeley	Laramie County	Wyoming
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	11%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	38%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	7.0%	8.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	6.7%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,367	$61,517	—

Older residents in towns around South Greeley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fox Farm-College, WY	1.6 mi	381	90
Cheyenne, WY	2.6 mi	11,886	1,443
Warren AFB, WY	4.7 mi	0	0
Ranchettes, WY	8.9 mi	1,653	185
Wellington, CO	29 mi	964	0
Eaton, CO	40 mi	835	44

Nursing homes near South Greeley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center	Cheyenne, WY	3.3 mi	1 of 5	105	(307) 634-7986
Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness	Cheyenne, WY	3.5 mi	2 of 5	146	(307) 634-7901
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne	Cheyenne, WY	4.9 mi	5 of 5	160	(307) 778-8997

Hospices serving South Greeley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enhabit Hospice	Cheyenne, WY	3.5 mi	(307) 634-5970
Cheyenne Regional Davis Hospice Center	Cheyenne, WY	6.3 mi	(307) 633-7016
Eden Hospice	Cheyenne, WY	6.3 mi	(307) 400-5200
Caringedge Hospice Of Casper LLC	Casper, WY	144 mi	(307) 343-1103

Straight-line miles from the center of South Greeley. 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 South Greeley

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,614 monthly median income of South Greeley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 South Greeley: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Greeley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center in Cheyenne (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness in Cheyenne (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Cheyenne in Cheyenne (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Greeley?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,614 monthly median income of South Greeley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 South Greeley, WY