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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brillion, WI: the local picture

83

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

753

residents 65 or older (23% of Brillion)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Calumet County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brillion has about 83 residents aged 85 or older among 753 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Calumet County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Brillion 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.

Brillion compared with Calumet County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Brillion	Calumet County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.2%	6.0%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,939	$50,433	—

Older residents in towns around Brillion

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sherwood, WI	10 mi	601	28
Chilton, WI	11 mi	588	56
Harrison, WI	11 mi	1,607	146
Wrightstown, WI	12 mi	592	5
Kaukauna, WI	12 mi	2,600	393
Combined Locks, WI	13 mi	719	70

Nursing homes near Brillion

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Paul Elder Services, Inc	Kaukauna, WI	12 mi	5 of 5	105	(920) 766-6020
Little Chute Health Services	Little Chute, WI	14 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 788-5806
Homestead Health Services	New Holstein, WI	16 mi	3 of 5	50	(920) 898-4296
Willowdale Health Services	New Holstein, WI	16 mi	3 of 5	49	(920) 898-5706
Oakridge Gardens Nur Ctr, Inc	Menasha, WI	17 mi	3 of 5	106	(920) 739-0111
Meadowbrook At Appleton	Appleton, WI	18 mi	2 of 5	104	(920) 731-6646

Hospices serving Brillion

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calumet County Hospice Agency	Chilton, WI	12 mi	(920) 849-1432
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	15 mi	(920) 969-0919
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	18 mi	(920) 336-6455
Unity Hospice	De Pere, WI	18 mi	(920) 338-1111

Straight-line miles from the center of Brillion. 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 Brillion

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 52% of the $2,912 monthly median income of Brillion 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 Brillion: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brillion?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are St Paul Elder Services, Inc in Kaukauna (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Little Chute Health Services in Little Chute (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Homestead Health Services in New Holstein (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brillion?

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 52% of the $2,912 monthly median income of Brillion 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 Brillion, WI