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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Edgerton, WI: the local picture

172

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,046

residents 65 or older (17% of Edgerton)

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Rock County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Edgerton has about 172 residents aged 85 or older among 1,046 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.

47% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Rock County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

41% of older Edgerton 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.

Edgerton compared with Rock County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Edgerton	Rock County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	30%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	9.2%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	8.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$54,841	—

Older residents in towns around Edgerton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Milton, WI	7.9 mi	935	82
Stoughton, WI	9.7 mi	2,591	514
Janesville, WI	11 mi	12,032	1,545
Evansville, WI	12 mi	843	162
Fort Atkinson, WI	13 mi	2,316	249
Deerfield, WI	15 mi	293	22

Nursing homes near Edgerton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgerton Care Center, Inc	Edgerton, WI	0.4 mi	1 of 5	61	(608) 884-1330
Skaalen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Stoughton, WI	9.0 mi	5 of 5	70	(608) 873-5651
Rock Haven	Janesville, WI	9.8 mi	4 of 5	128	(608) 757-5076
Complete Care At Nazareth LLC	Stoughton, WI	9.9 mi	2 of 5	99	(608) 873-6448
Mercy Manor Transition Center	Janesville, WI	11 mi	5 of 5	28	(608) 756-6050
St Elizabeth Nursing Home	Janesville, WI	11 mi	2 of 5	43	(608) 752-6709

Hospices serving Edgerton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercyhealth At Home	Janesville, WI	11 mi	(608) 754-2201
Rainbow Hospice Care	Jefferson, WI	17 mi	(920) 674-6255
Heartland Hospice Madison	Madison, WI	21 mi	(608) 819-0033
Moments Hospice Of Madison	Madison, WI	21 mi	(608) 384-3710

Straight-line miles from the center of Edgerton. 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 Edgerton

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 54% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Edgerton 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 Edgerton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Edgerton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edgerton Care Center, Inc in Edgerton (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Skaalen Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton (9.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rock Haven in Janesville (9.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Edgerton?

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 54% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Edgerton 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 Edgerton, WI