Dementia Care in Warsaw, IN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Warsaw, IN: the local picture

381

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2,538

residents 65 or older (15% of Warsaw)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kosciusko County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Warsaw has about 381 residents aged 85 or older among 2,538 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Kosciusko County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Warsaw 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.

Warsaw compared with Kosciusko County and Indiana

Census figure	Warsaw	Kosciusko County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,275	$49,865	—

Older residents in towns around Warsaw

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Winona Lake, IN	2.7 mi	788	110
Syracuse, IN	13 mi	539	83
Nappanee, IN	16 mi	964	97
North Manchester, IN	17 mi	1,155	348
Ligonier, IN	20 mi	422	34
Columbia City, IN	20 mi	1,598	296

Nursing homes near Warsaw

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Paddock Springs	Warsaw, IN	0.6 mi	5 of 5	60	(574) 658-9455
Warsaw Meadows	Warsaw, IN	0.9 mi	1 of 5	80	(574) 267-8922
Mason Health Care Center	Warsaw, IN	1.2 mi	2 of 5	105	(574) 371-2500
Miller's Merry Manor	Warsaw, IN	2.0 mi	4 of 5	137	(574) 267-8196
Grace Village Health Care Facility	Winona Lake, IN	2.9 mi	5 of 5	71	(574) 372-6100
Waters Of Syracuse Skilled Nursing Facility, The	Syracuse, IN	13 mi	1 of 5	66	(574) 457-4401

Hospices serving Warsaw

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cherish Hospice	Warsaw, IN	0.2 mi	(317) 418-8556
Goshen Home Care And Hospice	Goshen, IN	23 mi	(574) 364-2700
Gentiva Iii	Rochester, IN	24 mi	(574) 224-4673
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Eastern Indiana LLC	Elkhart, IN	30 mi	(574) 350-4977

Straight-line miles from the center of Warsaw. 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 Warsaw

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Warsaw households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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 Warsaw: common questions

What nursing homes are near Warsaw?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Paddock Springs in Warsaw (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Mason Health Care Center in Warsaw (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Warsaw?

At the Indiana median aide wage of $16.86 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,461 a month in wages, which is 35% of the $4,190 monthly median income of Warsaw households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Indiana'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.

More near Warsaw

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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 Warsaw, IN