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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Berkley, MI: the local picture

154

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

2,120

residents 65 or older (14% of Berkley)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Berkley has about 154 residents aged 85 or older among 2,120 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Oakland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Berkley 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.

Berkley compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Berkley	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	8.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.4%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,217	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Berkley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Huntington Woods, MI	1.5 mi	1,188	50
Royal Oak, MI	1.7 mi	9,015	622
Lathrup Village, MI	2.2 mi	1,153	102
Oak Park, MI	2.3 mi	5,108	599
Pleasant Ridge, MI	2.8 mi	421	29
Clawson, MI	3.2 mi	2,192	178

Nursing homes near Berkley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Southfield	Southfield, MI	1.2 mi	1 of 5	182	(248) 557-0050
Greenfield Rehab And Nursing Center	Royal Oak, MI	1.4 mi	1 of 5	105	(248) 288-6610
Harmony Village Of Beverly Hills	Beverly Hills, MI	2.3 mi	not rated	96	(248) 647-6500
Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center	Southfield, MI	2.4 mi	3 of 5	172	(248) 203-9000
Harmony Village Of Clawson	Clawson, MI	3.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(248) 435-5200
Regency At Troy	Troy, MI	3.4 mi	1 of 5	154	(248) 965-7900

Hospices serving Berkley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice Michigan, LLC	Huntington Woods, MI	1.2 mi	(248) 965-3010
St Marie's	Southfield, MI	3.2 mi	(248) 809-3795
Inhouse Hospice, LLC	Bingham Farms, MI	3.8 mi	(248) 283-7500
Beacon Hospice Of North Detroit LP	Bingham Farms, MI	3.8 mi	(248) 480-4440

Straight-line miles from the center of Berkley. 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 Berkley

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 23% of the $6,351 monthly median income of Berkley 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 Berkley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Berkley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medilodge Of Southfield in Southfield (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Greenfield Rehab And Nursing Center in Royal Oak (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Harmony Village Of Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills (2.3 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Berkley?

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 23% of the $6,351 monthly median income of Berkley 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 Berkley, MI