Dementia Care in Warren AFB, WY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Warren AFB, WY: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Warren AFB)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

$15.96

median hourly wage of home care aides in Wyoming (BLS, May 2025)

Warren AFB has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 0 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.

Warren AFB compared with Laramie County and Wyoming

Census figure	Warren AFB	Laramie County	Wyoming
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	17%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	6.7%	6.8%

Older residents in towns around Warren AFB

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cheyenne, WY	3.9 mi	11,886	1,443
Fox Farm-College, WY	4.6 mi	381	90
South Greeley, WY	4.7 mi	530	34
Ranchettes, WY	6.8 mi	1,653	185
Wellington, CO	32 mi	964	0
Laramie, WY	40 mi	3,543	314

Nursing homes near Warren AFB

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne	Cheyenne, WY	2.9 mi	5 of 5	160	(307) 778-8997
Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness	Cheyenne, WY	4.3 mi	2 of 5	146	(307) 634-7901
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center	Cheyenne, WY	4.3 mi	1 of 5	105	(307) 634-7986

Straight-line miles from the center of Warren AFB. 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 Warren AFB

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. 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 Warren AFB: common questions

What nursing homes are near Warren AFB?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Cheyenne in Cheyenne (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Granite Rehabilitation And Wellness in Cheyenne (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center in Cheyenne (4.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Warren AFB?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Warren AFB, WY