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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Belle Plaine, MN: the local picture

224

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

953

residents 65 or older (13% of Belle Plaine)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Scott County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Belle Plaine has about 224 residents aged 85 or older among 953 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Belle Plaine 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.

Belle Plaine compared with Scott County and Minnesota

Census figure	Belle Plaine	Scott County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	7.1%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,462	$68,347	—

Older residents in towns around Belle Plaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jordan, MN	6.9 mi	477	41
New Prague, MN	11 mi	1,479	285
Carver, MN	12 mi	652	34
Le Sueur, MN	12 mi	788	102
Norwood Young America, MN	13 mi	685	167
Montgomery, MN	15 mi	557	42

Nursing homes near Belle Plaine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine	Belle Plaine, MN	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(952) 873-2131
Mala Strana Health Care, LLC	New Prague, MN	10 mi	4 of 5	69	(952) 758-2514
Cura Of Le Sueur	Le Sueur, MN	14 mi	2 of 5	50	(507) 665-3375
Auburn Manor	Chaska, MN	14 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 448-9303
Auburn Home In Waconia	Waconia, MN	16 mi	2 of 5	37	(952) 442-2546
Good Samaritan Society - Waconia And Westview Acre	Waconia, MN	16 mi	2 of 5	75	(952) 442-5111

Hospices serving Belle Plaine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	16 mi	(952) 442-6030
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	28 mi	(952) 746-9649
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	31 mi	(952) 737-4350
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	31 mi	(952) 856-2212

Straight-line miles from the center of Belle Plaine. 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 Belle Plaine

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 38% of the $4,205 monthly median income of Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine: common questions

What nursing homes are near Belle Plaine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine in Belle Plaine (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mala Strana Health Care, LLC in New Prague (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Cura Of Le Sueur in Le Sueur (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Belle Plaine?

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 38% of the $4,205 monthly median income of Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine, MN