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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wichita, KS: the local picture

7,577

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

62,611

residents 65 or older (16% of Wichita)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wichita has about 7,577 residents aged 85 or older among 62,611 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Sedgwick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Wichita 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.

Wichita compared with Sedgwick County and Kansas

Census figure	Wichita	Sedgwick County	Kansas
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	2.0%
Residents 65 or older	16%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	15%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,481	$56,161	—

Older residents in towns around Wichita

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oaklawn-Sunview, KS	6.2 mi	440	9
Bel Aire, KS	8.0 mi	1,417	236
Park City, KS	8.2 mi	860	75
Kechi, KS	8.4 mi	489	21
Maize, KS	8.5 mi	774	24
Haysville, KS	8.6 mi	1,640	124

Nursing homes near Wichita

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ascension Living Via Christi Village Mclean	Wichita, KS	1.5 mi	5 of 5	36	(316) 942-7000
Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center	Wichita, KS	2.0 mi	3 of 5	106	(316) 942-8471
Homestead Health Center	Wichita, KS	2.5 mi	2 of 5	45	(316) 262-4473
Lakepoint Wichita, LLC	Wichita, KS	2.7 mi	2 of 5	110	(316) 943-1295
Medicalodges Wichita	Wichita, KS	3.1 mi	3 of 5	55	(316) 265-5693
Wichita Presbyterian Manor	Wichita, KS	3.1 mi	5 of 5	50	(316) 942-7456

Hospices serving Wichita

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Wichita	Wichita, KS	0.6 mi	(316) 221-3786
Rivercross Hospice LLC	Wichita, KS	0.6 mi	(316) 260-9690
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice	Wichita, KS	0.6 mi	(316) 265-9441
Ennoble Care	Wichita, KS	1.4 mi	(316) 219-8208

Straight-line miles from the center of Wichita. 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 Wichita

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 29% of the $4,540 monthly median income of Wichita 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 Wichita: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wichita?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ascension Living Via Christi Village Mclean in Wichita (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Meridian Rehabilitation And Health Care Center in Wichita (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Homestead Health Center in Wichita (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Wichita?

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 29% of the $4,540 monthly median income of Wichita 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.

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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 Wichita, KS