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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clawson, MI: the local picture

178

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

2,192

residents 65 or older (19% of Clawson)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clawson has about 178 residents aged 85 or older among 2,192 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Oakland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Clawson 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.

Clawson compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Clawson	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,985	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Clawson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Royal Oak, MI	2.0 mi	9,015	622
Madison Heights, MI	3.1 mi	5,353	711
Berkley, MI	3.2 mi	2,120	154
Troy, MI	3.3 mi	15,775	1,420
Birmingham, MI	3.4 mi	3,955	621
Huntington Woods, MI	3.9 mi	1,188	50

Nursing homes near Clawson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harmony Village Of Clawson	Clawson, MI	0.2 mi	1 of 5	120	(248) 435-5200
Regency At Troy	Troy, MI	1.8 mi	1 of 5	154	(248) 965-7900
Greenfield Rehab And Nursing Center	Royal Oak, MI	3.2 mi	1 of 5	105	(248) 288-6610
Pomeroy Living Sterling Skilled Rehabilitation	Sterling Heights, MI	3.5 mi	4 of 5	176	(586) 978-2280
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Bloomfield Hill	Bloomfield Hills, MI	4.0 mi	1 of 5	159	(248) 986-4546
Harmony Village Of Beverly Hills	Beverly Hills, MI	4.0 mi	not rated	96	(248) 647-6500

Hospices serving Clawson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lily Hospice	Troy, MI	2.3 mi	(248) 242-7901
Custom Hospice, LLC	Troy, MI	2.3 mi	(248) 822-2447
Crossbridge Hospice	Troy, MI	2.3 mi	(248) 837-4390
St Croix Hospice	Troy, MI	2.3 mi	(248) 649-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Clawson. 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 Clawson

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 37% of the $3,915 monthly median income of Clawson 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 Clawson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clawson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Harmony Village Of Clawson in Clawson (0.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Regency At Troy in Troy (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Greenfield Rehab And Nursing Center in Royal Oak (3.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clawson?

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 37% of the $3,915 monthly median income of Clawson 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 Clawson, MI