Dementia Care in Amery, WI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Amery, WI: the local picture

32

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

819

residents 65 or older (28% of Amery)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Amery has about 32 residents aged 85 or older among 819 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 (27% in Polk County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Amery 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.

Amery compared with Polk County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Amery	Polk County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.8%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	7.5%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.0%	2.1%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,410	$56,318	—

Older residents in towns around Amery

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Richmond, WI	15 mi	1,695	331
Osceola, WI	16 mi	593	69
Somerset, WI	19 mi	250	0
Scandia, MN	23 mi	1,102	109
Lindstrom, MN	24 mi	673	8
Baldwin, WI	24 mi	516	76

Nursing homes near Amery

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Age Manor	Amery, WI	0.1 mi	2 of 5	85	(715) 268-7107
Willow Ridge Healthcare	Amery, WI	0.3 mi	3 of 5	83	(715) 268-8171
Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls	St Croix Falls, WI	15 mi	1 of 5	50	(715) 483-9815
St Croix Health Center	New Richmond, WI	16 mi	4 of 5	50	(715) 246-8211
Deerfield Care Center, LLC	New Richmond, WI	16 mi	5 of 5	50	(715) 243-3930
Christian Community Home Of Osceola, Inc	Osceola, WI	16 mi	2 of 5	40	(715) 294-1100

Hospices serving Amery

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoray Home Health And Hospice	Baldwin, WI	23 mi	(715) 629-1888
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	29 mi	(651) 430-3320
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	52 mi	(763) 205-3600
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Western Wisconsin	Eau Claire, WI	56 mi	(715) 377-9617

Straight-line miles from the center of Amery. 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 Amery

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,701 monthly median income of Amery households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 IRIS in Wisconsin: how a family member gets paid as a caregiver.

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 Amery: common questions

What nursing homes are near Amery?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Golden Age Manor in Amery (0.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Willow Ridge Healthcare in Amery (0.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls in St Croix Falls (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Amery?

At the Wisconsin median aide wage of $17.47 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,514 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,701 monthly median income of Amery households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wisconsin'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 Amery, WI