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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cutlerville, MI: the local picture

200

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

2,445

residents 65 or older (13% of Cutlerville)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cutlerville has about 200 residents aged 85 or older among 2,445 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Kent County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Cutlerville 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.

Cutlerville compared with Kent County and Michigan

Census figure	Cutlerville	Kent County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.7%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	27%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	9.2%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	13%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,294	$56,894	—

Older residents in towns around Cutlerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Byron Center, MI	3.4 mi	1,444	139
Wyoming, MI	4.0 mi	9,191	981
Kentwood, MI	5.2 mi	7,965	1,100
Grandville, MI	5.9 mi	2,440	225
Dorr, MI	8.1 mi	338	19
East Grand Rapids, MI	8.2 mi	1,291	74

Nursing homes near Cutlerville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Oaks At Byron Center	Byron Center, MI	2.8 mi	5 of 5	60	(616) 949-7310
Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center -	Grand Rapids, MI	4.2 mi	5 of 5	165	(616) 486-7002
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Wyoming	Wyoming, MI	4.2 mi	1 of 5	92	(616) 531-0200
Harbor Post Acute Center	Wyoming, MI	4.6 mi	3 of 5	65	(616) 333-1200
Holland Home Breton Rehabilitation & Living Centre	Grand Rapids, MI	4.7 mi	5 of 5	58	(616) 643-2500
Optalis Health And Rehabilitation Of Grand Rapids	Grand Rapids, MI	5.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(616) 452-5900

Hospices serving Cutlerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Faith Hospice At Trillium Woods	Byron Center, MI	3.3 mi	(616) 235-5100
Crossbridge Hospice	Kentwood, MI	7.5 mi	(616) 432-2050
West Michigan Hospice, LLC	Caledonia, MI	7.6 mi	(231) 246-1652
Optimal Care Hospice	Grand Rapids, MI	8.8 mi	(616) 537-8971

Straight-line miles from the center of Cutlerville. 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 Cutlerville

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 33% of the $4,358 monthly median income of Cutlerville 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 Cutlerville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cutlerville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Oaks At Byron Center in Byron Center (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Corewell Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - in Grand Rapids (4.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Wyoming in Wyoming (4.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cutlerville?

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 33% of the $4,358 monthly median income of Cutlerville 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 Cutlerville, MI