In-Home Dementia Care in Combined Locks, WI

Local figures

Dementia Care in Combined Locks, WI: the local picture

70

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

719

residents 65 or older (20% of Combined Locks)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Outagamie County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Combined Locks has about 70 residents aged 85 or older among 719 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Outagamie County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Combined Locks 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.

Combined Locks compared with Outagamie County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Combined Locks	Outagamie County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	7.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.2%	7.6%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,000	$55,393	—

Older residents in towns around Combined Locks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kimberly, WI	1.4 mi	1,274	170
Little Chute, WI	2.1 mi	1,696	222
Kaukauna, WI	2.5 mi	2,600	393
Appleton, WI	4.1 mi	12,420	1,697
Harrison, WI	4.9 mi	1,607	146
Sherwood, WI	6.1 mi	601	28

Nursing homes near Combined Locks

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Little Chute Health Services	Little Chute, WI	1.1 mi	1 of 5	50	(920) 788-5806
St Paul Elder Services, Inc	Kaukauna, WI	1.9 mi	5 of 5	105	(920) 766-6020
Edenbrook Of Appleton North	Appleton, WI	4.7 mi	2 of 5	95	(920) 993-6800
Meadowbrook At Appleton	Appleton, WI	4.8 mi	2 of 5	104	(920) 731-6646
Rennes Health And Rehab Center-Appleton	Appleton, WI	5.0 mi	5 of 5	88	(920) 731-7310
Oakridge Gardens Nur Ctr, Inc	Menasha, WI	5.5 mi	3 of 5	106	(920) 739-0111

Hospices serving Combined Locks

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Thedacare At Home	Appleton, WI	2.7 mi	(920) 969-0919
Moments Hospice Of Appleton	Appleton, WI	8.5 mi	(920) 212-8533
Heartland Hospice Green Bay	De Pere, WI	17 mi	(920) 336-6455
St Croix Hospice De Pere	Green Bay, WI	21 mi	(920) 305-7900

Straight-line miles from the center of Combined Locks. 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 Combined Locks

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 37% of the $4,083 monthly median income of Combined Locks 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 Combined Locks: common questions

What nursing homes are near Combined Locks?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Little Chute Health Services in Little Chute (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); St Paul Elder Services, Inc in Kaukauna (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Edenbrook Of Appleton North in Appleton (4.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Combined Locks?

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 37% of the $4,083 monthly median income of Combined Locks 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 Combined Locks, WI