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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Westfield, IN: the local picture

765

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

6,957

residents 65 or older (13% of Westfield)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Hamilton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Westfield has about 765 residents aged 85 or older among 6,957 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (23% in Hamilton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Westfield 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.

Westfield compared with Hamilton County and Indiana

Census figure	Westfield	Hamilton County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	23%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	4.6%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,902	$76,143	—

Older residents in towns around Westfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Carmel, IN	4.9 mi	14,993	1,930
Sheridan, IN	7.4 mi	519	20
Noblesville, IN	7.8 mi	10,101	863
Cicero, IN	8.6 mi	905	0
Zionsville, IN	9.5 mi	4,816	692
Fishers, IN	11 mi	12,478	1,148

Nursing homes near Westfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wellbrooke Of Westfield	Westfield, IN	1.5 mi	5 of 5	70	(317) 804-8044
Maple Park Village	Westfield, IN	1.7 mi	2 of 5	106	(317) 896-2515
Bridgewater Healthcare Center	Carmel, IN	3.3 mi	5 of 5	120	(317) 575-2208
Copper Trace Health & Living Community	Westfield, IN	3.7 mi	3 of 5	104	(317) 844-5050
Majestic Care Of Carmel	Carmel, IN	4.1 mi	2 of 5	94	(317) 848-2448
Restoracy Of Carmel	Carmel, IN	4.7 mi	4 of 5	72	(317) 401-8888

Hospices serving Westfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Corsocare Hospice Of Indiana, LLC	Carmel, IN	4.7 mi	(877) 633-5760
Select Hospice LLC	Carmel, IN	4.7 mi	(317) 669-0077
Optimal Care Hospice	Carmel, IN	4.7 mi	(317) 349-7015
Legacy Hospice LLC	Carmel, IN	4.7 mi	(317) 453-5863

Straight-line miles from the center of Westfield. 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 Westfield

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 24% of the $6,075 monthly median income of Westfield 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 Westfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Westfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wellbrooke Of Westfield in Westfield (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Maple Park Village in Westfield (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bridgewater Healthcare Center in Carmel (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Westfield?

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 24% of the $6,075 monthly median income of Westfield 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 Westfield, IN