Dementia Care in East Troy, WI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in East Troy, WI: the local picture

69

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

878

residents 65 or older (18% of East Troy)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Walworth County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

East Troy has about 69 residents aged 85 or older among 878 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 (28% in Walworth County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older East Troy 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.

East Troy compared with Walworth County and Wisconsin

Census figure	East Troy	Walworth County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	28%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	7.3%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.3%	11%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,118	$62,405	—

Older residents in towns around East Troy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mukwonago, WI	6.0 mi	1,395	109
Rochester, WI	8.2 mi	745	37
Waterford, WI	9.2 mi	1,266	63
Vernon, WI	9.2 mi	2,126	194
Tichigan, WI	9.6 mi	1,026	45
Burlington, WI	9.9 mi	2,052	517

Nursing homes near East Troy

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
East Troy Manor	East Troy, WI	1.5 mi	2 of 5	50	(262) 642-3995
Lindengrove Mukwonago	Mukwonago, WI	5.2 mi	2 of 5	47	(262) 363-6830
Burlington Health And Rehabilitation Center	Burlington, WI	10 mi	1 of 5	123	(262) 763-9531
Lakeland Health Care Ctr	Elkhorn, WI	10 mi	3 of 5	90	(262) 741-3600
Holton Manor	Elkhorn, WI	10 mi	2 of 5	60	(262) 723-4963
Geneva Lake Manor	Lake Geneva, WI	14 mi	1 of 5	60	(262) 248-3145

Hospices serving East Troy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Croix Hospice Waukesha	Waukesha, WI	17 mi	(262) 796-0600
Commonheart Hospice	Waukesha, WI	17 mi	(920) 206-6202
Prohealth Home Hospice	Waukesha, WI	17 mi	(262) 928-7444
Holistic Hospice	Greenfield, WI	22 mi	(414) 231-3130

Straight-line miles from the center of East Troy. 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 East Troy

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 37% of the $4,093 monthly median income of East Troy 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 East Troy: common questions

What nursing homes are near East Troy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are East Troy Manor in East Troy (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lindengrove Mukwonago in Mukwonago (5.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Burlington Health And Rehabilitation Center in Burlington (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in East Troy?

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 37% of the $4,093 monthly median income of East Troy 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 East Troy, WI