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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Blaine, MN: the local picture

583

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

9,973

residents 65 or older (14% of Blaine)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Anoka County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Blaine has about 583 residents aged 85 or older among 9,973 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Anoka County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Blaine 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.

Blaine compared with Anoka County and Minnesota

Census figure	Blaine	Anoka County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.2%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,046	$65,794	—

Older residents in towns around Blaine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lexington, MN	2.8 mi	258	11
Circle Pines, MN	3.4 mi	875	36
Spring Lake Park, MN	4.2 mi	1,374	108
Mounds View, MN	4.4 mi	2,410	274
Lino Lakes, MN	4.9 mi	3,389	167
Coon Rapids, MN	5.1 mi	10,500	1,244

Nursing homes near Blaine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	4.9 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320
Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck	New Brighton, MN	7.1 mi	3 of 5	105	(651) 633-1686
The Villas At New Brighton	New Brighton, MN	7.5 mi	1 of 5	99	(651) 633-7875
New Brighton Care Center	New Brighton, MN	7.5 mi	3 of 5	57	(651) 403-5241
The Estates At Fridley LLC	Fridley, MN	7.7 mi	2 of 5	50	(763) 571-3150
Waverly Gardens	North Oaks, MN	8.0 mi	3 of 5	60	(651) 765-4063

Hospices serving Blaine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	0.8 mi	(763) 219-4939
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	7.5 mi	(651) 714-0200
Serenity Hospice Homes LLC	Brooklyn Park, MN	7.6 mi	(612) 398-6993
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	7.6 mi	(763) 516-1027

Straight-line miles from the center of Blaine. 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 Blaine

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 29% of the $5,421 monthly median income of Blaine 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 Blaine: common questions

What nursing homes are near Blaine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll in Coon Rapids (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck in New Brighton (7.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Villas At New Brighton in New Brighton (7.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Blaine?

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 29% of the $5,421 monthly median income of Blaine 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 Blaine, MN