Dementia Care in Afton, MN: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Afton, MN: the local picture

63

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

772

residents 65 or older (26% of Afton)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Afton has about 63 residents aged 85 or older among 772 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Afton 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.

Afton compared with Washington County and Minnesota

Census figure	Afton	Washington County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	6.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	12%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$125,398	$75,658	—

Older residents in towns around Afton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Woodbury, MN	5.1 mi	10,738	904
Hudson, WI	6.3 mi	2,918	489
North Hudson, WI	7.4 mi	686	29
Cottage Grove, MN	7.5 mi	5,760	668
Lake Elmo, MN	7.6 mi	2,217	218
Bayport, MN	8.3 mi	497	89

Nursing homes near Afton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Christian Community Home	Hudson, WI	6.4 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 386-9303
St Therese Of Woodbury LLC	Woodbury, MN	6.6 mi	4 of 5	56	(651) 209-9100
Woodbury Health Care Center	Woodbury, MN	7.1 mi	1 of 5	155	(651) 735-6000
Norris Square	Cottage Grove, MN	8.6 mi	5 of 5	72	(651) 769-6650
Gables Of Boutwells Landing	Oak Park Heights, MN	9.2 mi	4 of 5	108	(651) 430-7200
Prescott Nursing And Rehab Community	Prescott, WI	9.7 mi	3 of 5	65	(715) 262-5661

Hospices serving Afton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Midwest	Woodbury, MN	6.3 mi	(651) 344-1040
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	9.0 mi	(651) 735-3656
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	11 mi	(651) 430-3320
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	18 mi	(651) 631-6406

Straight-line miles from the center of Afton. 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 Afton

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $10,450 monthly median income of Afton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Afton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Afton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Christian Community Home in Hudson (6.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); St Therese Of Woodbury LLC in Woodbury (6.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Woodbury Health Care Center in Woodbury (7.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Afton?

At the Minnesota median aide wage of $18.45 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,599 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $10,450 monthly median income of Afton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Minnesota's minimum wage is $11.41 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 Afton, MN