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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Webster City, IA: the local picture

451

residents 85 or older (5.8% of all residents)

1,463

residents 65 or older (19% of Webster City)

46%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Webster City has about 451 residents aged 85 or older among 1,463 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Hamilton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

57% of older Webster City 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.

Webster City compared with Hamilton County and Iowa

Census figure	Webster City	Hamilton County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	5.8%	4.0%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	41%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.9%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	11%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,571	$45,833	—

Older residents in towns around Webster City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eagle Grove, IA	15 mi	653	99
Fort Dodge, IA	19 mi	4,713	723
Clarion, IA	19 mi	539	146
Story City, IA	22 mi	722	186
Humboldt, IA	27 mi	1,089	235
Iowa Falls, IA	28 mi	1,205	261

Nursing homes near Webster City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Southfield Wellness Community	Webster City, IA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	65	(515) 832-3881
Crestview Nursing And Rehabilitation	Webster City, IA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	70	(515) 832-2727
Rotary Senior Living	Eagle Grove, IA	14 mi	3 of 5	46	(515) 448-5124
Stratford Specialty Care	Stratford, IA	15 mi	2 of 5	53	(515) 612-1542
Marian Home	Fort Dodge, IA	18 mi	5 of 5	90	(515) 576-1138
Clarion Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Clarion, IA	18 mi	1 of 5	76	(515) 532-2893

Hospices serving Webster City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Unitypoint Hospice	Fort Dodge, IA	19 mi	(515) 574-6420
Mary Greeley Hospice Services	Ames, IA	29 mi	(515) 239-2011
Unitypoint Hospice	Urbandale, IA	58 mi	(515) 557-3100
Gentiva	Carroll, IA	60 mi	(712) 792-2191

Straight-line miles from the center of Webster City. 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 Webster City

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 41% of the $3,631 monthly median income of Webster City 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 Webster City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Webster City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Southfield Wellness Community in Webster City (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Crestview Nursing And Rehabilitation in Webster City (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rotary Senior Living in Eagle Grove (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Webster City?

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 41% of the $3,631 monthly median income of Webster City 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 Webster City, IA