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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anoka, MN: the local picture

580

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

3,388

residents 65 or older (19% of Anoka)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anoka has about 580 residents aged 85 or older among 3,388 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Hennepin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Anoka 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.

Anoka compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Anoka	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,041	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Anoka

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Champlin, MN	2.9 mi	3,511	238
Andover, MN	3.7 mi	5,090	459
Dayton, MN	4.3 mi	1,072	97
Ramsey, MN	4.3 mi	4,708	233
Coon Rapids, MN	4.7 mi	10,500	1,244
Osseo, MN	6.7 mi	654	145

Nursing homes near Anoka

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center	Anoka, MN	0.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(763) 528-6400
The Estates At Twin Rivers LLC	Anoka, MN	1.2 mi	2 of 5	50	(763) 421-5660
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	6.3 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320
The Villas At Osseo LLC	Osseo, MN	6.9 mi	1 of 5	100	(763) 762-1800
Saint Therese At Oxbow Lake	Brooklyn Park, MN	7.5 mi	3 of 5	64	(763) 493-7007
Maranatha Care Center	Brooklyn Center, MN	9.5 mi	4 of 5	97	(763) 549-9600

Hospices serving Anoka

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Emerald Wings Hospice LLC	Saint Paul, MN	4.9 mi	(763) 269-9906
Serenity Hospice Homes LLC	Brooklyn Park, MN	7.0 mi	(612) 398-6993
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	7.0 mi	(763) 516-1027
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	12 mi	(763) 241-0654

Straight-line miles from the center of Anoka. 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 Anoka

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 30% of the $5,337 monthly median income of Anoka 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 Anoka: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anoka?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center in Anoka (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Estates At Twin Rivers LLC in Anoka (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll in Coon Rapids (6.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anoka?

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 30% of the $5,337 monthly median income of Anoka 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 Anoka, MN