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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cross Plains, WI: the local picture

87

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

560

residents 65 or older (14% of Cross Plains)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Dane County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cross Plains has about 87 residents aged 85 or older among 560 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Dane County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

45% of older Cross Plains 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.

Cross Plains compared with Dane County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Cross Plains	Dane County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	24%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	6.0%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.4%	12%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,000	$72,639	—

Older residents in towns around Cross Plains

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Middleton, WI	7.1 mi	3,967	404
Mount Horeb, WI	8.7 mi	1,173	293
Verona, WI	10 mi	2,158	442
Madison, WI	11 mi	36,240	4,039
Waunakee, WI	11 mi	2,292	264
Sauk City, WI	12 mi	646	139

Nursing homes near Cross Plains

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ingleside Manor	Mount Horeb, WI	7.9 mi	not rated	80	(608) 437-5511
Middleton Village Nursing And Rehab	Middleton, WI	8.1 mi	1 of 5	97	(608) 831-8300
Hebron Oaks	Madison, WI	9.4 mi	4 of 5	70	(608) 230-4000
Waunakee Valley Senior Living	Waunakee, WI	10 mi	3 of 5	84	(608) 849-5016
Complete Care At Maple Grove LLC	Madison, WI	10 mi	1 of 5	184	(608) 845-1000
Badger Prairie Hcc	Verona, WI	11 mi	5 of 5	120	(608) 845-6601

Hospices serving Cross Plains

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agrace Hospicecare	Madison, WI	11 mi	(608) 276-4660
Bristol Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	14 mi	(608) 960-7699
Interim Healthcare Of WI Madison	Madison, WI	14 mi	(608) 238-0268
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	19 mi	(608) 819-0033

Straight-line miles from the center of Cross Plains. 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 Cross Plains

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 33% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cross Plains?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ingleside Manor in Mount Horeb (7.9 mi, not rated overall); Middleton Village Nursing And Rehab in Middleton (8.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hebron Oaks in Madison (9.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cross Plains?

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 33% of the $4,583 monthly median income of Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains, WI