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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Appleton, WI: the local picture

1,697

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

12,420

residents 65 or older (17% of Appleton)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Appleton has about 1,697 residents aged 85 or older among 12,420 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Outagamie County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Appleton 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.

Appleton compared with Outagamie County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Appleton	Outagamie County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.4%	7.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	7.6%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,463	$55,393	—

Older residents in towns around Appleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kimberly, WI	2.6 mi	1,274	170
Little Chute, WI	3.5 mi	1,696	222
Combined Locks, WI	4.1 mi	719	70
Menasha, WI	5.0 mi	2,578	187
Fox Crossing, WI	5.9 mi	3,316	331
Kaukauna, WI	6.1 mi	2,600	393

Nursing homes near Appleton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edenbrook Of Appleton North	Appleton, WI	0.8 mi	2 of 5	95	(920) 993-6800
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Appleton	Appleton, WI	1.1 mi	5 of 5	88	(920) 731-7310
Meadowbrook At Appleton	Appleton, WI	2.2 mi	2 of 5	104	(920) 731-6646
Peabody Manor	Appleton, WI	3.1 mi	4 of 5	58	(920) 738-3000
Brewster Village	Appleton, WI	3.5 mi	4 of 5	204	(920) 832-5400
Oakridge Gardens Nur Ctr, Inc	Menasha, WI	3.6 mi	3 of 5	106	(920) 739-0111

Hospices serving Appleton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	3.0 mi	(920) 969-0919
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	5.1 mi	(920) 212-8533
St Paul Hospice Services	Kaukauna, WI	5.9 mi	(920) 766-6180
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	8.1 mi	(920) 727-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Appleton. 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 Appleton

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 31% of the $4,872 monthly median income of Appleton 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 Appleton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Appleton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edenbrook Of Appleton North in Appleton (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Appleton in Appleton (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Meadowbrook At Appleton in Appleton (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Appleton?

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 31% of the $4,872 monthly median income of Appleton 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 Appleton, WI