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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dayton, MN: the local picture

97

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,072

residents 65 or older (12% of Dayton)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dayton has about 97 residents aged 85 or older among 1,072 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.

25% 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.

12% of older Dayton 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.

Dayton compared with Hennepin County and Minnesota

Census figure	Dayton	Hennepin County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	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	9.9%	18%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,408	$68,042	—

Older residents in towns around Dayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Anoka, MN	4.3 mi	3,388	580
Champlin, MN	4.3 mi	3,511	238
Rogers, MN	4.9 mi	1,476	232
Ramsey, MN	5.0 mi	4,708	233
Maple Grove, MN	5.3 mi	10,974	850
Osseo, MN	6.1 mi	654	145

Nursing homes near Dayton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Estates At Twin Rivers LLC	Anoka, MN	3.8 mi	2 of 5	50	(763) 421-5660
Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center	Anoka, MN	4.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(763) 528-6400
The Villas At Osseo LLC	Osseo, MN	6.3 mi	1 of 5	100	(763) 762-1800
Saint Therese At Oxbow Lake	Brooklyn Park, MN	8.1 mi	3 of 5	64	(763) 493-7007
Park River Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Ll	Coon Rapids, MN	8.8 mi	2 of 5	98	(763) 757-2320
The Birches At Trillium Woods	Plymouth, MN	8.9 mi	5 of 5	44	(763) 519-1350

Hospices serving Dayton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Favoured Hospice, LLC	Dayton, MN	0.7 mi	(612) 477-1770
North Memorial Home Hlth Hospc	Robbinsdale, MN	14 mi	(763) 581-9340
St Croix Hospice	Hopkins, MN	16 mi	(952) 746-9649
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	17 mi	(952) 993-6087

Straight-line miles from the center of Dayton. 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 Dayton

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 21% of the $7,534 monthly median income of Dayton 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 Dayton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dayton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Estates At Twin Rivers LLC in Anoka (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Anoka Rehabilitation And Living Center in Anoka (4.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Villas At Osseo LLC in Osseo (6.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dayton?

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 21% of the $7,534 monthly median income of Dayton 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 Dayton, MN