In-Home Dementia Care in Black River Falls, WI

Local figures

Dementia Care in Black River Falls, WI: the local picture

147

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

917

residents 65 or older (26% of Black River Falls)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Black River Falls has about 147 residents aged 85 or older among 917 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 Jackson County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Black River Falls 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.

Black River Falls compared with Jackson County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Black River Falls	Jackson County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	12%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	4.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,948	$50,032	—

Older residents in towns around Black River Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sparta, WI	25 mi	1,636	142
Tomah, WI	27 mi	1,987	461
West Salem, WI	30 mi	975	123
Holmen, WI	31 mi	1,556	373
Arcadia, WI	32 mi	378	84
Onalaska, WI	33 mi	3,955	708

Nursing homes near Black River Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pine View Care Center	Black River Falls, WI	1.1 mi	3 of 5	95	(715) 284-5396
Meadowbrook At Black River Falls	Black River Falls, WI	1.1 mi	1 of 5	45	(715) 284-4396
Grand View Care Ctr	Blair, WI	20 mi	2 of 5	50	(608) 989-2511
Pigeon Falls Hcc	Pigeon Falls, WI	20 mi	5 of 5	37	(715) 983-2293
Trempealeau Cty Hcc Imd	Whitehall, WI	24 mi	5 of 5	34	(715) 538-4312
Rolling Hills Rehab Ctr	Sparta, WI	24 mi	3 of 5	50	(608) 269-8800

Hospices serving Black River Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Touch	Tomah, WI	28 mi	(608) 374-0250
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	39 mi	(608) 775-8435
Heartland Hospice Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	46 mi	(715) 214-2485
Moments Hospice Of Eau Claire	Eau Claire, WI	46 mi	(715) 800-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Black River Falls. 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 Black River Falls

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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Black River Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pine View Care Center in Black River Falls (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Meadowbrook At Black River Falls in Black River Falls (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Grand View Care Ctr in Blair (20 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Black River Falls?

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 33% of the $4,579 monthly median income of Black River Falls 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.

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