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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Williamsburg, IA: the local picture

157

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

524

residents 65 or older (16% of Williamsburg)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Williamsburg has about 157 residents aged 85 or older among 524 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.

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

53% of older Williamsburg 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.

Williamsburg compared with Iowa County and Iowa

Census figure	Williamsburg	Iowa County	Iowa
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.0%	2.3%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	30%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.0%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.9%	2.7%	9.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,409	$54,026	—

Older residents in towns around Williamsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Marengo, IA	9.2 mi	577	72
Tiffin, IA	19 mi	586	16
Kalona, IA	20 mi	684	83
North Liberty, IA	21 mi	1,513	145
Fairfax, IA	21 mi	400	34
Coralville, IA	22 mi	3,097	510

Nursing homes near Williamsburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC	Williamsburg, IA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	59	(319) 668-3800
Rose Haven Nursing Home	Marengo, IA	8.5 mi	3 of 5	58	(319) 642-5533
Colonial Manor Of Amana	Amana, IA	11 mi	3 of 5	50	(319) 622-3131
English Valley Nursing Care Center	North English, IA	11 mi	5 of 5	44	(319) 664-3256
Parkview Manor	Wellman, IA	16 mi	1 of 5	62	(319) 646-2911
Pleasantview Home	Kalona, IA	20 mi	3 of 5	66	(319) 656-2421

Hospices serving Williamsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Essence Of Life Hospice	Amana, IA	13 mi	(319) 622-3195
Iowa City Hospice	Iowa City, IA	27 mi	(319) 351-5665

Straight-line miles from the center of Williamsburg. 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 Williamsburg

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 42% of the $3,617 monthly median income of Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Williamsburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highland Ridge Care Center, LLC in Williamsburg (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo (8.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Colonial Manor Of Amana in Amana (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Williamsburg?

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 42% of the $3,617 monthly median income of Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg, IA