In-Home Dementia Care in South Hutchinson, KS

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Hutchinson, KS: the local picture

243

residents 85 or older (8.8% of all residents)

784

residents 65 or older (28% of South Hutchinson)

62%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Hutchinson has about 243 residents aged 85 or older among 784 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.

62% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Reno County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older South Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson compared with Reno County and Kansas

Census figure	South Hutchinson	Reno County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	8.8%	3.5%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	28%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	37%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.4%	6.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,355	$44,617	—

Older residents in towns around South Hutchinson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hutchinson, KS	3.5 mi	6,963	1,123
Halstead, KS	24 mi	554	123
Lyons, KS	26 mi	565	56
Kingman, KS	28 mi	606	112
Cheney, KS	28 mi	410	87
McPherson, KS	28 mi	2,315	429

Nursing homes near South Hutchinson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc	South Hutchinson, KS	0.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(620) 663-7175
Hutchinson Operator, LLC	Hutchinson, KS	4.3 mi	1 of 5	45	(620) 662-0597
Diversicare Of Hutchinson	Hutchinson, KS	4.4 mi	4 of 5	73	(620) 669-9393
Good Samaritan - Hutchinson Village	Hutchinson, KS	4.7 mi	4 of 5	65	(620) 663-1189
Wesley Towers Inc	Hutchinson, KS	4.9 mi	5 of 5	52	(620) 663-9175
Buhler Sunshine Home	Buhler, KS	12 mi	4 of 5	55	(620) 543-2251

Hospices serving South Hutchinson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Homecare Of Reno County	Hutchinson, KS	7.0 mi	(620) 665-2473
Community Care Hospice LLC	Mcpherson, KS	29 mi	(620) 654-6960
Gentiva	Wichita, KS	43 mi	(316) 559-2049
Good Shepherd Hospice	Wichita, KS	45 mi	(316) 616-2277

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

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 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Hutchinson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mennonite Friendship Communities Inc in South Hutchinson (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hutchinson Operator, LLC in Hutchinson (4.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Diversicare Of Hutchinson in Hutchinson (4.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Hutchinson?

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 53% of the $2,446 monthly median income of South Hutchinson 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 South Hutchinson, KS