Dementia Care in Bath, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bath, MI: the local picture

82

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

451

residents 65 or older (16% of Bath)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Clinton County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bath has about 82 residents aged 85 or older among 451 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Clinton County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

58% of older Bath 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.

Bath compared with Clinton County and Michigan

Census figure	Bath	Clinton County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	58%	26%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.1%	6.6%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	4.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,029	$61,169	—

Older residents in towns around Bath

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Lansing, MI	5.0 mi	4,105	772
Haslett, MI	5.5 mi	3,915	532
DeWitt, MI	6.7 mi	853	152
Okemos, MI	7.9 mi	3,750	431
Edgemont Park, MI	8.6 mi	358	9
Lansing, MI	9.0 mi	15,396	1,265

Nursing homes near Bath

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Willows At East Lansing	East Lansing, MI	4.1 mi	5 of 5	65	(517) 203-4042
Medilodge Of East Lansing	East Lansing, MI	4.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(517) 332-5061
Burcham Hills Retirement Center	East Lansing, MI	5.4 mi	1 of 5	133	(517) 351-8377
Medilodge Of Campus Area	East Lansing, MI	6.4 mi	3 of 5	102	(517) 332-0817
Medilodge Of Okemos	Okemos, MI	6.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(517) 319-1400
The Willows At Okemos	Okemos, MI	7.1 mi	5 of 5	68	(517) 349-3600

Hospices serving Bath

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Mason)	Okemos, MI	8.1 mi	(517) 244-0404
Sparrow Hospice Services	Lansing, MI	8.1 mi	(517) 364-7200
Hospice Of Lansing	Lansing, MI	9.5 mi	(517) 882-4500
Compassus - Lansing	Lansing, MI	10 mi	(517) 886-8470

Straight-line miles from the center of Bath. 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 Bath

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Bath households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Bath: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bath?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Willows At East Lansing in East Lansing (4.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of East Lansing in East Lansing (4.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Burcham Hills Retirement Center in East Lansing (5.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bath?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 31% of the $4,669 monthly median income of Bath households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Bath, MI