In-Home Dementia Care in West Lafayette, IN

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Lafayette, IN: the local picture

1,014

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

3,341

residents 65 or older (7.4% of West Lafayette)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Tippecanoe County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Lafayette has about 1,014 residents aged 85 or older among 3,341 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Tippecanoe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older West Lafayette 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.

West Lafayette compared with Tippecanoe County and Indiana

Census figure	West Lafayette	Tippecanoe County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	7.4%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	8.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	15%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,092	$55,272	—

Older residents in towns around West Lafayette

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lafayette, IN	4.4 mi	9,778	1,077
Delphi, IN	17 mi	541	62
Attica, IN	20 mi	569	39
Monticello, IN	22 mi	1,367	378
Frankfort, IN	24 mi	2,072	214
Crawfordsville, IN	28 mi	3,255	428

Nursing homes near West Lafayette

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
University Place Health Center And Assisted Living	West Lafayette, IN	0.7 mi	4 of 5	30	(765) 464-5600
Westminster Village - West Lafayette	West Lafayette, IN	1.1 mi	3 of 5	72	(765) 463-7546
Cumberland Pointe Health Campus	West Lafayette, IN	1.2 mi	3 of 5	71	(765) 463-2571
Heritage Healthcare	West Lafayette, IN	2.0 mi	3 of 5	127	(765) 463-1541
Saint Anthony Rehab And Nursing Center	Lafayette, IN	2.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(765) 423-4861
Rosewalk Village At Lafayette	Lafayette, IN	2.8 mi	3 of 5	141	(765) 447-9431

Hospices serving West Lafayette

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Select Hospice	West Lafayette, IN	0.0 mi	(765) 250-3827
Viaquest Hospice Of Indiana, LLC	West Lafayette, IN	0.0 mi	(765) 446-9100
Franciscan Hospice Care	Lafayette, IN	2.9 mi	(765) 423-6224
Elara Caring	Kokomo, IN	41 mi	(765) 388-4125

Straight-line miles from the center of West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

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 20% of the $7,258 monthly median income of West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Lafayette?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are University Place Health Center And Assisted Living in West Lafayette (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Westminster Village - West Lafayette in West Lafayette (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cumberland Pointe Health Campus in West Lafayette (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Lafayette?

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 20% of the $7,258 monthly median income of West Lafayette 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.

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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 West Lafayette, IN