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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Zionsville, IN: the local picture

692

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

4,816

residents 65 or older (15% of Zionsville)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Boone County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Zionsville has about 692 residents aged 85 or older among 4,816 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Boone County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Zionsville 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.

Zionsville compared with Boone County and Indiana

Census figure	Zionsville	Boone County	Indiana
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	8.7%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	7.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,909	$66,497	—

Older residents in towns around Zionsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Whitestown, IN	3.0 mi	1,025	54
Lebanon, IN	7.3 mi	3,015	438
Carmel, IN	9.4 mi	14,993	1,930
Westfield, IN	9.5 mi	6,957	765
Sheridan, IN	11 mi	519	20
Pittsboro, IN	11 mi	344	12

Nursing homes near Zionsville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Restoracy Of Whitestown, The	Whitestown, IN	1.7 mi	5 of 5	72	(317) 769-8888
Zionsville Meadows	Zionsville, IN	3.7 mi	5 of 5	167	(317) 873-5205
Hoosier Village	Indianapolis, IN	5.7 mi	4 of 5	24	(317) 873-3349
Waters Of Lebanon, The	Lebanon, IN	6.3 mi	1 of 5	64	(765) 482-6391
Retreat At The Stratford, The	Carmel, IN	6.4 mi	4 of 5	18	(317) 733-9560
Copper Trace Health & Living Community	Westfield, IN	6.4 mi	3 of 5	104	(317) 844-5050

Hospices serving Zionsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St. Croix Hospice	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	(317) 721-2577
Elara Caring	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	(317) 537-1140
Compassus-Indianapolis Metro	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	(317) 829-2124
Accentcare Hospice And Palliative Care Of Indiana	Indianapolis, IN	8.6 mi	(317) 885-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Zionsville. 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 Zionsville

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 $7,492 monthly median income of Zionsville 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 Zionsville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Zionsville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Restoracy Of Whitestown, The in Whitestown (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Zionsville Meadows in Zionsville (3.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hoosier Village in Indianapolis (5.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Zionsville?

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 $7,492 monthly median income of Zionsville 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 Zionsville, IN