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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Caledonia, MN: the local picture

61

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

618

residents 65 or older (22% of Caledonia)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Houston County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Caledonia has about 61 residents aged 85 or older among 618 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Houston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Caledonia 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.

Caledonia compared with Houston County and Minnesota

Census figure	Caledonia	Houston County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	10%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	3.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,250	$56,783	—

Older residents in towns around Caledonia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
La Crescent, MN	17 mi	1,204	155
La Crosse, WI	19 mi	8,794	1,227
French Island, WI	20 mi	898	31
Onalaska, WI	23 mi	3,955	708
Waukon, IA	25 mi	1,054	188
Holmen, WI	26 mi	1,556	373

Nursing homes near Caledonia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center	Spring Grove, MN	8.2 mi	1 of 5	49	(507) 498-3211
Valley View Healthcare & Rehab	Houston, MN	9.5 mi	5 of 5	40	(507) 896-3125
La Crescent Health Services	La Crescent, MN	16 mi	1 of 5	42	(507) 895-4445
Riverside	La Crosse, WI	17 mi	4 of 5	123	(608) 406-3900
Bethany St Joseph Care Ctr	La Crosse, WI	17 mi	4 of 5	100	(608) 788-5700
Benedictine Manor Of Lacrosse	La Crosse, WI	17 mi	1 of 5	80	(608) 788-9870

Hospices serving Caledonia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center	La Crosse, WI	18 mi	(608) 775-8435
St Croix Hospice La Crosse	La Crosse, WI	18 mi	(608) 405-7592
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	55 mi	(507) 284-4002
Moments Hospice	Rochester, MN	55 mi	(507) 888-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of Caledonia. 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 Caledonia

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 53% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Caledonia 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 Caledonia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Caledonia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tweeten Lutheran Health Care Center in Spring Grove (8.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Valley View Healthcare & Rehab in Houston (9.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); La Crescent Health Services in La Crescent (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Caledonia?

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 53% of the $3,021 monthly median income of Caledonia 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 Caledonia, MN