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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Duluth, MN: the local picture

2,008

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

15,068

residents 65 or older (17% of Duluth)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in St. Louis County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Duluth has about 2,008 residents aged 85 or older among 15,068 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.

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

37% of older Duluth 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.

Duluth compared with St. Louis County and Minnesota

Census figure	Duluth	St. Louis County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	9.5%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.6%	3.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,688	$54,929	—

Older residents in towns around Duluth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Proctor, MN	5.0 mi	732	130
Hermantown, MN	5.4 mi	1,737	331
Superior, WI	6.2 mi	4,778	702
Rice Lake, MN	9.3 mi	949	19
Cloquet, MN	18 mi	2,175	248
Two Harbors, MN	28 mi	694	108

Nursing homes near Duluth

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Viewcrest Health Center	Duluth, MN	1.4 mi	3 of 5	88	(218) 727-8801
Bayshore Residence And Rehabilitation Center	Duluth, MN	2.2 mi	2 of 5	140	(218) 727-8651
Benedictine Health Center	Duluth, MN	3.1 mi	1 of 5	96	(218) 522-8900
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs	Duluth, MN	3.1 mi	2 of 5	140	(218) 625-6400
Aftenro Home	Duluth, MN	3.5 mi	1 of 5	54	(218) 728-6600
Franciscan Health Center	Duluth, MN	4.0 mi	1 of 5	47	(218) 727-8933

Hospices serving Duluth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aspirus St. Luke's At Home-Hospice-Duluth	Duluth, MN	2.5 mi	(218) 249-6100
Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services	Duluth, MN	2.5 mi	(218) 786-4020
Moments Hospice	Hermantown, MN	4.2 mi	(218) 520-0870
Gentiva 1	Hermantown, MN	4.2 mi	(218) 729-2517

Straight-line miles from the center of Duluth. 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 Duluth

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 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Duluth 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 Duluth: common questions

What nursing homes are near Duluth?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Viewcrest Health Center in Duluth (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bayshore Residence And Rehabilitation Center in Duluth (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Benedictine Health Center in Duluth (3.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Duluth?

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 34% of the $4,641 monthly median income of Duluth 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 Duluth, MN