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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chisago City, MN: the local picture

222

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

1,623

residents 65 or older (28% of Chisago City)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chisago City has about 222 residents aged 85 or older among 1,623 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Chisago County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older Chisago City 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.

Chisago City compared with Chisago County and Minnesota

Census figure	Chisago City	Chisago County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	28%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	5.7%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.3%	4.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,521	$60,492	—

Older residents in towns around Chisago City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wyoming, MN	3.4 mi	1,169	95
Lindstrom, MN	3.7 mi	673	8
Stacy, MN	4.4 mi	740	84
Forest Lake, MN	8.7 mi	3,501	481
Scandia, MN	9.3 mi	1,102	109
North Branch, MN	9.7 mi	1,980	322

Nursing homes near Chisago City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parmly On The Lake LLC	Chisago City, MN	2.0 mi	2 of 5	91	(651) 257-0575
Meadows On Fairview	Wyoming, MN	5.4 mi	4 of 5	14	(651) 466-1300
Birchwood Health Care Center	Forest Lake, MN	6.8 mi	2 of 5	100	(651) 464-5600
Ecumen North Branch	North Branch, MN	10 mi	3 of 5	50	(651) 237-3000
Christian Community Home Of Osceola, Inc	Osceola, WI	12 mi	2 of 5	40	(715) 294-1100
Dove Healthcare - St Croix Falls	St Croix Falls, WI	14 mi	1 of 5	50	(715) 483-9815

Hospices serving Chisago City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Olive Grove Hospice LLC	Blaine, MN	19 mi	(763) 219-4939
Lakeview Hospice	Oak Park Heights, MN	22 mi	(651) 430-3320
Ecumen Hospice	Shoreview, MN	23 mi	(651) 714-0200
St Croix Hospice	Oakdale, MN	26 mi	(651) 735-3656

Straight-line miles from the center of Chisago City. 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 Chisago City

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 29% of the $5,460 monthly median income of Chisago City 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 Chisago City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chisago City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parmly On The Lake LLC in Chisago City (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Meadows On Fairview in Wyoming (5.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Birchwood Health Care Center in Forest Lake (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chisago City?

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 29% of the $5,460 monthly median income of Chisago City 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 Chisago City, MN