Dementia Care in Wellington, KS: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wellington, KS: the local picture

132

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

1,371

residents 65 or older (18% of Wellington)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Sumner County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wellington has about 132 residents aged 85 or older among 1,371 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 (38% in Sumner County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Wellington 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.

Wellington compared with Sumner County and Kansas

Census figure	Wellington	Sumner County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.1%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.3%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	1.8%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,083	$50,660	—

Older residents in towns around Wellington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mulvane, KS	17 mi	1,452	217
Clearwater, KS	17 mi	342	45
Haysville, KS	20 mi	1,640	124
Derby, KS	21 mi	4,342	589
Oaklawn-Sunview, KS	24 mi	440	9
Winfield, KS	24 mi	2,411	482

Nursing homes near Wellington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wellington Health And Rehab	Wellington, KS	0.9 mi	5 of 5	44	(620) 326-2232
Botkin Care And Rehab	Wellington, KS	1.8 mi	5 of 5	45	(620) 326-7437
Spring View Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation	Conway Springs, KS	15 mi	3 of 5	45	(620) 456-2285
Villa Maria	Mulvane, KS	16 mi	5 of 5	64	(316) 777-1129
Clearwater Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Clearwater, KS	17 mi	1 of 5	55	(620) 584-2271
Diversicare Of Haysville	Haysville, KS	20 mi	1 of 5	119	(316) 524-3211

Hospices serving Wellington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 260-9690
Compassus Wichita	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 221-3786
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 265-9441
Traditions Health	Wichita, KS	29 mi	(316) 687-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellington. 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 Wellington

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 43% of the $3,007 monthly median income of Wellington 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 Wellington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wellington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wellington Health And Rehab in Wellington (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Botkin Care And Rehab in Wellington (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Spring View Manor Healthcare And Rehabilitation in Conway Springs (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wellington?

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 43% of the $3,007 monthly median income of Wellington 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.

More near Wellington

More senior care near Wellington

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Wellington

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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 Wellington, KS