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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Beaver Dam, WI: the local picture

374

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

3,018

residents 65 or older (18% of Beaver Dam)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Beaver Dam has about 374 residents aged 85 or older among 3,018 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Dodge County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Beaver Dam 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.

Beaver Dam compared with Dodge County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Beaver Dam	Dodge County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.4%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	8.1%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	5.4%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,545	$52,843	—

Older residents in towns around Beaver Dam

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Juneau, WI	7.8 mi	464	62
Horicon, WI	9.7 mi	673	61
Waupun, WI	12 mi	1,585	269
Columbus, WI	13 mi	844	97
Mayville, WI	14 mi	1,090	123
Watertown, WI	20 mi	4,469	496

Nursing homes near Beaver Dam

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillside Manor	Beaver Dam, WI	1.4 mi	2 of 5	115	(920) 887-5901
Beaver Dam Health Care Center	Beaver Dam, WI	1.6 mi	1 of 5	90	(920) 887-7191
Clearview	Juneau, WI	8.9 mi	5 of 5	40	(920) 386-3400
Clearview Brain Injury Center	Juneau, WI	8.9 mi	5 of 5	30	(920) 386-3400
Randolph Health Services	Randolph, WI	9.9 mi	3 of 5	84	(920) 326-3171
Complete Care At Christian Home LLC	Waupun, WI	12 mi	2 of 5	50	(920) 324-9051

Hospices serving Beaver Dam

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hillside Hospice	Beaver Dam, WI	0.7 mi	(920) 887-4050
Heartland Hospice Fond Du Lac	Fond Du Lac, WI	23 mi	(920) 926-1144
Ssm Health At Home Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	23 mi	(920) 923-7950
Generations Hospice	Fond Du Lac, WI	29 mi	(920) 922-0134

Straight-line miles from the center of Beaver Dam. 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 Beaver Dam

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 42% of the $3,629 monthly median income of Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam: common questions

What nursing homes are near Beaver Dam?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Beaver Dam Health Care Center in Beaver Dam (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Clearview in Juneau (8.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Beaver Dam?

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 42% of the $3,629 monthly median income of Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam, WI