In-Home Dementia Care in Elko New Market, MN

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elko New Market, MN: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

227

residents 65 or older (4.5% of Elko New Market)

8.8%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Scott County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elko New Market has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 227 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.

8.8% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Scott County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Elko New Market 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.

Elko New Market compared with Scott County and Minnesota

Census figure	Elko New Market	Scott County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	4.5%	13%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	8.8%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.1%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.5%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,007	$68,347	—

Older residents in towns around Elko New Market

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Credit River, MN	7.3 mi	773	48
Lonsdale, MN	7.6 mi	487	45
Lakeville, MN	8.6 mi	8,099	590
Farmington, MN	10 mi	1,932	233
Northfield, MN	11 mi	3,353	534
New Prague, MN	12 mi	1,479	285

Nursing homes near Elko New Market

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Three Links Care Center	Northfield, MN	11 mi	5 of 5	92	(507) 664-8800
Trinity Care Center	Farmington, MN	11 mi	5 of 5	90	(651) 463-7818
Mala Strana Health Care, LLC	New Prague, MN	12 mi	4 of 5	69	(952) 758-2514
Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center	Burnsville, MN	13 mi	4 of 5	114	(952) 898-8400
Apple Valley Village Health Care Center	Apple Valley, MN	13 mi	5 of 5	162	(952) 236-2000
Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center	Bloomington, MN	16 mi	5 of 5	194	(952) 948-7000

Hospices serving Elko New Market

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	8.3 mi	(952) 898-1022
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	26 mi	(651) 635-9173
Brighton Hospice	Saint Louis Park, MN	26 mi	(952) 856-2212
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital	Saint Louis Park, MN	27 mi	(952) 993-6087

Straight-line miles from the center of Elko New Market. 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 Elko New Market

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 27% of the $6,001 monthly median income of Elko New Market 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 Elko New Market: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elko New Market?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Three Links Care Center in Northfield (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Trinity Care Center in Farmington (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mala Strana Health Care, LLC in New Prague (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elko New Market?

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 27% of the $6,001 monthly median income of Elko New Market 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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