Dementia Care in Brandon, SD: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brandon, SD: the local picture

228

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

1,627

residents 65 or older (15% of Brandon)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brandon has about 228 residents aged 85 or older among 1,627 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Minnehaha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Brandon 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.

Brandon compared with Minnehaha County and South Dakota

Census figure	Brandon	Minnehaha County	South Dakota
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	18%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	10%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,208	$56,527	—

Older residents in towns around Brandon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sioux Falls, SD	8.2 mi	28,329	2,970
Harrisburg, SD	13 mi	312	34
Tea, SD	15 mi	371	11
Dell Rapids, SD	17 mi	703	65
Hartford, SD	18 mi	614	20
Luverne, MN	19 mi	1,145	138

Nursing homes near Brandon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bethany Home - Brandon	Brandon, SD	2.2 mi	1 of 5	58	(605) 582-5200
Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center	Sioux Falls, SD	7.8 mi	2 of 5	98	(605) 336-6252
Avera Prince Of Peace	Sioux Falls, SD	8.0 mi	4 of 5	126	(605) 322-5600
Dow Rummel Village	Sioux Falls, SD	8.4 mi	3 of 5	50	(605) 336-1490
Avantara Norton	Sioux Falls, SD	9.4 mi	not rated	110	(605) 338-9891
Good Samaritan Society Luther Manor	Sioux Falls, SD	9.6 mi	2 of 5	92	(605) 336-1997

Hospices serving Brandon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avera @ Home	Sioux Falls, SD	6.4 mi	(605) 322-7705
Sanford Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	8.2 mi	(605) 312-5500
St Croix Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	10 mi	(605) 800-4050
Aseracare Hospice	Sioux Falls, SD	12 mi	(605) 338-2066

Straight-line miles from the center of Brandon. 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 Brandon

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,851 monthly median income of Brandon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Brandon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brandon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bethany Home - Brandon in Brandon (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Center in Sioux Falls (7.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avera Prince Of Peace in Sioux Falls (8.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brandon?

At the South Dakota median aide wage of $18.15 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,573 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $5,851 monthly median income of Brandon households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. South Dakota's minimum wage is $11.85 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 Brandon, SD