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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Crystal, MN: the local picture

363

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

3,726

residents 65 or older (17% of Crystal)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Hennepin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Crystal has about 363 residents aged 85 or older among 3,726 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Hennepin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Crystal 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.

Crystal compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Crystal	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.9%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,961	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Crystal

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New Hope, MN	1.3 mi	3,800	740
Robbinsdale, MN	1.7 mi	2,508	476
Brooklyn Center, MN	2.9 mi	4,016	430
Golden Valley, MN	3.3 mi	4,936	940
Brooklyn Park, MN	5.1 mi	10,530	964
Plymouth, MN	5.2 mi	13,533	1,682

Nursing homes near Crystal

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Terrace At Crystal LLC	Crystal, MN	1.1 mi	not rated	85	(763) 971-6300
Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community	Robbinsdale, MN	1.6 mi	2 of 5	96	(612) 332-4262
Woodlake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Crystal, MN	1.7 mi	3 of 5	188	(763) 531-5400
North Ridge Health And Rehab	New Hope, MN	1.8 mi	1 of 5	320	(763) 592-2600
The Villas At Robbinsdale	Robbinsdale, MN	2.2 mi	1 of 5	75	(763) 588-0771
Good Samaritan Ambassador	New Hope, MN	2.4 mi	5 of 5	77	(763) 417-4171

Hospices serving Crystal

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	2.1 mi	(763) 581-9340
Moments Hospice	Golden Valley, MN	2.1 mi	(763) 205-3600
Superior Hospice Inc.	Golden Valley, MN	3.0 mi	(763) 277-8777
Grace Hospice	Minneapolis, MN	5.4 mi	(612) 238-0034

Straight-line miles from the center of Crystal. 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 Crystal

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 38% of the $4,163 monthly median income of Crystal 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 Crystal: common questions

What nursing homes are near Crystal?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Terrace At Crystal LLC in Crystal (1.1 mi, not rated overall); Good Samaritan Society - Specialty Care Community in Robbinsdale (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Woodlake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Crystal (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Crystal?

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 38% of the $4,163 monthly median income of Crystal 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 Crystal, MN