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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Alexandria, MN: the local picture

713

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

3,590

residents 65 or older (24% of Alexandria)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Douglas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Alexandria has about 713 residents aged 85 or older among 3,590 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Douglas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Alexandria 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.

Alexandria compared with Douglas County and Minnesota

Census figure	Alexandria	Douglas County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	2.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,867	$57,355	—

Older residents in towns around Alexandria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Glenwood, MN	15 mi	706	148
Sauk Centre, MN	23 mi	1,171	355
Long Prairie, MN	26 mi	887	179
Melrose, MN	30 mi	850	87
Morris, MN	32 mi	804	184
Benson, MN	40 mi	774	188

Nursing homes near Alexandria

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Knute Nelson Care Center	Alexandria, MN	0.3 mi	5 of 5	83	(320) 763-6653
Bethany On The Lake LLC	Alexandria, MN	0.6 mi	3 of 5	83	(320) 762-1567
Galeon	Osakis, MN	11 mi	5 of 5	40	(320) 859-2142
Glenwood Village Care Center	Glenwood, MN	16 mi	2 of 5	64	(320) 634-5131
Evansville Care Center	Evansville, MN	18 mi	5 of 5	27	(218) 948-2219
St Williams Living Center	Parkers Prairie, MN	19 mi	5 of 5	53	(218) 338-4671

Hospices serving Alexandria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vivie Hospice	Alexandria, MN	0.4 mi	(320) 759-1275
Moments Hospice Of Alexandria LLC	Alexandria, MN	0.4 mi	(877) 666-3687
Horizon Public Health	Alexandria, MN	0.4 mi	(320) 763-6018
Glacial Ridge Hospice	Glenwood, MN	16 mi	(320) 634-2221

Straight-line miles from the center of Alexandria. 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 Alexandria

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 38% of the $4,156 monthly median income of Alexandria 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 Alexandria: common questions

What nursing homes are near Alexandria?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bethany On The Lake LLC in Alexandria (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Galeon in Osakis (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Alexandria?

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 38% of the $4,156 monthly median income of Alexandria 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 Alexandria, MN