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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cambridge, MN: the local picture

516

residents 85 or older (5.0% of all residents)

2,004

residents 65 or older (19% of Cambridge)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Isanti County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cambridge has about 516 residents aged 85 or older among 2,004 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Isanti County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

43% of older Cambridge 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.

Cambridge compared with Isanti County and Minnesota

Census figure	Cambridge	Isanti County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	5.0%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.2%	2.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,775	$51,193	—

Older residents in towns around Cambridge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Isanti, MN	4.8 mi	823	22
North Branch, MN	14 mi	1,980	322
St. Francis, MN	14 mi	922	115
East Bethel, MN	14 mi	1,705	115
Rush City, MN	15 mi	358	40
Oak Grove, MN	15 mi	1,425	43

Nursing homes near Cambridge

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gracepointe Crossing Gables	Cambridge, MN	1.2 mi	5 of 5	110	(763) 689-1474
Ecumen North Branch	North Branch, MN	12 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 237-3000
The Estates At Rush City LLC	Rush City, MN	15 mi	2 of 5	41	(320) 358-4765
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center	Princeton, MN	17 mi	5 of 5	86	(763) 389-0410
Meadows On Fairview	Wyoming, MN	20 mi	4 of 5	14	(651) 466-1300
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	22 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575

Hospices serving Cambridge

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Triniti Hospice	Elk River, MN	24 mi	(763) 241-0654
Mary T Hospice	Coon Rapids, MN	31 mi	(763) 516-1027
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	34 mi	(651) 714-0200
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc	Roseville, MN	38 mi	(651) 631-6406

Straight-line miles from the center of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge

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 51% of the $3,148 monthly median income of Cambridge 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 Cambridge: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cambridge?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gracepointe Crossing Gables in Cambridge (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ecumen North Branch in North Branch (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Estates At Rush City LLC in Rush City (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cambridge?

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 51% of the $3,148 monthly median income of Cambridge 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.

More near Cambridge

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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 Cambridge, MN