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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chanhassen, MN: the local picture

343

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4,001

residents 65 or older (15% of Chanhassen)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Carver County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chanhassen has about 343 residents aged 85 or older among 4,001 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Carver County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Chanhassen 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.

Chanhassen compared with Carver County and Minnesota

Census figure	Chanhassen	Carver County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	7.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	8.0%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,060	$69,192	—

Older residents in towns around Chanhassen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Excelsior, MN	3.4 mi	486	42
Chaska, MN	3.5 mi	3,848	637
Shorewood, MN	3.7 mi	1,498	187
Victoria, MN	4.7 mi	1,636	62
Eden Prairie, MN	5.1 mi	10,773	963
Deephaven, MN	5.6 mi	673	190

Nursing homes near Chanhassen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Estates At Excelsior LLC	Excelsior, MN	3.1 mi	1 of 5	45	(952) 474-5488
Shakopee Friendship Manor	Shakopee, MN	4.2 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 445-4155
Auburn Manor	Chaska, MN	4.8 mi	3 of 5	60	(952) 448-9303
Hope Springs At Minnetonka	Minnetonka, MN	5.4 mi	1 of 5	21	(952) 474-4474
Flagstone	Eden Prairie, MN	6.3 mi	4 of 5	72	(952) 829-6500
St Gertrudes Health & Rehabilitation Center	Shakopee, MN	6.5 mi	3 of 5	105	(952) 233-4411

Hospices serving Chanhassen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	9.2 mi	(952) 746-9649
Ridgeview Hospice	Waconia, MN	11 mi	(952) 442-6030
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	11 mi	(952) 993-6087
Lifesprk Hospice LLC	Saint Louis Park, MN	13 mi	(952) 737-4350

Straight-line miles from the center of Chanhassen. 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 Chanhassen

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 25% of the $6,338 monthly median income of Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chanhassen?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Estates At Excelsior LLC in Excelsior (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Shakopee Friendship Manor in Shakopee (4.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Auburn Manor in Chaska (4.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chanhassen?

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 25% of the $6,338 monthly median income of Chanhassen 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 Chanhassen, MN