Dementia Care in Waverly, IA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waverly, IA: the local picture

315

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1,954

residents 65 or older (19% of Waverly)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Bremer County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waverly has about 315 residents aged 85 or older among 1,954 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Bremer County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Waverly 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.

Waverly compared with Bremer County and Iowa

Census figure	Waverly	Bremer County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.5%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	24%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	6.4%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.2%	2.3%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,563	$66,340	—

Older residents in towns around Waverly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cedar Falls, IA	14 mi	6,557	1,010
Waterloo, IA	17 mi	11,387	1,233
Hudson, IA	20 mi	467	33
Evansdale, IA	20 mi	998	14
New Hampton, IA	24 mi	695	107
Charles City, IA	26 mi	1,702	388

Nursing homes near Waverly

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodland Terrace	Waverly, IA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	100	(319) 352-4540
Shell Rock Senior Living	Shell Rock, IA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	41	(319) 885-4341
Denver Sunset Home	Denver, IA	7.6 mi	4 of 5	31	(319) 984-5372
Clarksville Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center	Clarksville, IA	11 mi	4 of 5	42	(319) 278-4900
Pillar Of Cedar Valley	Waterloo, IA	12 mi	1 of 5	114	(319) 291-2509
Tripoli Nursing & Rehab	Tripoli, IA	12 mi	2 of 5	28	(319) 882-4269

Hospices serving Waverly

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Initiatives Hospice - Cedar Falls	Cedar Falls, IA	14 mi	(319) 232-6148
Unitypoint Hospice	Waterloo, IA	16 mi	(319) 235-5027
Cedar Valley Hospice	Waterloo, IA	18 mi	(319) 272-2002
St Croix Hospice	Charles City, IA	26 mi	(641) 394-2700

Straight-line miles from the center of Waverly. 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 Waverly

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,547 monthly median income of Waverly households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Waverly: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waverly?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodland Terrace in Waverly (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Shell Rock Senior Living in Shell Rock (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Denver Sunset Home in Denver (7.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waverly?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,547 monthly median income of Waverly households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa'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 Waverly, IA