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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chilton, WI: the local picture

56

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

588

residents 65 or older (15% of Chilton)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chilton has about 56 residents aged 85 or older among 588 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.

40% 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.

57% of older Chilton 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.

Chilton compared with Calumet County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Chilton	Calumet County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	26%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	6.0%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,847	$50,433	—

Older residents in towns around Chilton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Holstein, WI	6.5 mi	760	132
Kiel, WI	10 mi	773	153
Brillion, WI	11 mi	753	83
Sherwood, WI	12 mi	601	28
Harrison, WI	13 mi	1,607	146
Combined Locks, WI	18 mi	719	70

Nursing homes near Chilton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Homestead Health Services	New Holstein, WI	6.7 mi	3 of 5	50	(920) 898-4296
Willowdale Health Services	New Holstein, WI	7.3 mi	3 of 5	49	(920) 898-5706
St Paul Elder Services, Inc	Kaukauna, WI	17 mi	5 of 5	105	(920) 766-6020
Edenbrook Of Oshkosh	Oshkosh, WI	18 mi	3 of 5	110	(920) 233-4011
Little Chute Health Services	Little Chute, WI	18 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 788-5806
Park View Health Center	Oshkosh, WI	18 mi	5 of 5	168	(920) 237-6300

Hospices serving Chilton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calumet County Hospice Agency	Chilton, WI	1.1 mi	(920) 849-1432
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	18 mi	(920) 969-0919
Compassus Neenah	Neenah, WI	19 mi	(920) 727-2000
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	26 mi	(920) 212-8533

Straight-line miles from the center of Chilton. 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 Chilton

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 68% of the $2,237 monthly median income of Chilton 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 Chilton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chilton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Homestead Health Services in New Holstein (6.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Willowdale Health Services in New Holstein (7.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St Paul Elder Services, Inc in Kaukauna (17 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chilton?

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 68% of the $2,237 monthly median income of Chilton 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 Chilton, WI