Dementia Care in Carleton, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carleton, MI: the local picture

82

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

432

residents 65 or older (17% of Carleton)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carleton has about 82 residents aged 85 or older among 432 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Monroe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Carleton 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.

Carleton compared with Monroe County and Michigan

Census figure	Carleton	Monroe County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	7.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.2%	3.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,321	$56,044	—

Older residents in towns around Carleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Flat Rock, MI	6.8 mi	1,583	138
Rockwood, MI	7.7 mi	587	12
Detroit Beach, MI	9.3 mi	452	0
Woodhaven, MI	9.6 mi	3,167	248
Monroe, MI	9.7 mi	3,203	488
West Monroe, MI	10 mi	473	62

Nursing homes near Carleton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fountain View Of Monroe	Monroe, MI	7.9 mi	5 of 5	119	(734) 243-8800
Seacrest Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Monroe, MI	8.3 mi	4 of 5	131	(734) 242-4848
Monroe Springs Skilled Nursing And Rehab	Monroe, MI	8.3 mi	4 of 5	89	(734) 240-1820
Medilodge Of Monroe	Monroe, MI	8.9 mi	5 of 5	103	(734) 242-6282
Ihm Senior Living Community	Monroe, MI	9.5 mi	5 of 5	58	(734) 241-3660
Aberdeen Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing Center	Trenton, MI	10 mi	2 of 5	120	(734) 671-3500

Hospices serving Carleton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Monroe)	Monroe, MI	9.3 mi	(734) 240-8939
Heart To Heart Hospice Of Southgate, LLC	Southgate, MI	14 mi	(734) 282-0209
Axiom Hospice, LLC	Southgate, MI	14 mi	(734) 324-3166
Beacon Hospice Of Michigan LP	Canton, MI	19 mi	(248) 480-4440

Straight-line miles from the center of Carleton. 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 Carleton

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,610 monthly median income of Carleton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Carleton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carleton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fountain View Of Monroe in Monroe (7.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Seacrest Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Monroe (8.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Monroe Springs Skilled Nursing And Rehab in Monroe (8.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carleton?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 56% of the $2,610 monthly median income of Carleton households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Carleton, MI