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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Belleville, MI: the local picture

91

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

771

residents 65 or older (20% of Belleville)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Wayne County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Belleville has about 91 residents aged 85 or older among 771 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Wayne County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

47% of older Belleville 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.

Belleville compared with Wayne County and Michigan

Census figure	Belleville	Wayne County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	47%	34%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,868	$48,784	—

Older residents in towns around Belleville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Romulus, MI	6.2 mi	3,919	315
Wayne, MI	7.1 mi	2,989	238
Ypsilanti, MI	7.7 mi	1,918	194
Westland, MI	9.6 mi	14,401	1,664
Inkster, MI	10 mi	3,114	232
Carleton, MI	11 mi	432	82

Nursing homes near Belleville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Special Tree Neurocare Center	Romulus, MI	3.3 mi	4 of 5	4	(734) 893-1094
Regency At Canton	Canton, MI	5.2 mi	3 of 5	141	(734) 879-4100
The Villa At Parkridge	Ypsilanti, MI	6.6 mi	3 of 5	144	(734) 483-2220
Pine Creek Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehab Center	Wayne, MI	7.0 mi	3 of 5	49	(734) 721-0740
The Gilbert Residence	Ypsilanti, MI	7.1 mi	3 of 5	32	(734) 482-9498
Villa At Willow Place	Ypslianti, MI	7.7 mi	3 of 5	94	(734) 547-7600

Hospices serving Belleville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beacon Hospice Of Michigan LP	Canton, MI	9.0 mi	(248) 480-4440
Heartland Hospice (Ann Arbor)	Ann Arbor, MI	11 mi	(734) 973-1145
St Croix Hospice Plymouth	Livonia, MI	12 mi	(734) 822-9433
University Home Hospice, LLC	Livonia, MI	13 mi	(313) 558-9958

Straight-line miles from the center of Belleville. 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 Belleville

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 37% of the $3,989 monthly median income of Belleville 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 Belleville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Belleville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Special Tree Neurocare Center in Romulus (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Regency At Canton in Canton (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Villa At Parkridge in Ypsilanti (6.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Belleville?

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 37% of the $3,989 monthly median income of Belleville 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 Belleville, MI