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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Beloit, WI: the local picture

482

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

5,117

residents 65 or older (14% of Beloit)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Beloit has about 482 residents aged 85 or older among 5,117 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Rock County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

39% of older Beloit 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.

Beloit compared with Rock County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Beloit	Rock County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	8.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,083	$54,841	—

Older residents in towns around Beloit

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
South Beloit, IL	2.7 mi	1,049	218
Rockton, IL	5.8 mi	1,023	37
Roscoe, IL	6.8 mi	1,745	141
Machesney Park, IL	11 mi	3,935	270
Janesville, WI	11 mi	12,032	1,545
Loves Park, IL	13 mi	4,350	417

Nursing homes near Beloit

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Beloit	Beloit, WI	0.5 mi	2 of 5	120	(608) 365-9526
Beloit Health And Rehabilitation Center	Beloit, WI	1.6 mi	2 of 5	110	(608) 365-2554
Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare	South Beloit, IL	3.4 mi	1 of 5	78	(815) 389-3911
Alden Meadow Park Hcc	Clinton, WI	8.1 mi	3 of 5	94	(608) 676-2202
Cedar Crest Health Center	Janesville, WI	9.3 mi	5 of 5	71	(608) 756-0344
Oak Park Place Of Janesville	Janesville, WI	10 mi	2 of 5	35	(608) 530-5700

Hospices serving Beloit

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beloit Regional Hospice	Beloit, WI	4.4 mi	(608) 363-7421
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	13 mi	(608) 754-2201
Heartland Hospice (Rockford)	Rockford, IL	19 mi	(815) 397-3691
Rainbow Hospice Care	Jefferson, WI	35 mi	(920) 674-6255

Straight-line miles from the center of Beloit. 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 Beloit

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 44% of the $3,424 monthly median income of Beloit 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 Beloit: common questions

What nursing homes are near Beloit?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lake Healthcare At Beloit in Beloit (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Beloit Health And Rehabilitation Center in Beloit (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fair Oaks Rehab & Healthcare in South Beloit (3.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Beloit?

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 44% of the $3,424 monthly median income of Beloit 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 Beloit, WI