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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elm Grove, WI: the local picture

296

residents 85 or older (4.6% of all residents)

1,481

residents 65 or older (23% of Elm Grove)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elm Grove has about 296 residents aged 85 or older among 1,481 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (25% in Waukesha County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Elm Grove 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.

Elm Grove compared with Waukesha County and Wisconsin

Census figure	Elm Grove	Waukesha County	Wisconsin
Residents 85 or older	4.6%	2.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.8%	9.1%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.1%	7.7%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,444	$65,141	—

Older residents in towns around Elm Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brookfield, WI	1.9 mi	9,667	1,303
Wauwatosa, WI	2.8 mi	8,626	1,549
West Allis, WI	4.0 mi	10,331	1,215
New Berlin, WI	5.6 mi	9,492	1,404
Milwaukee, WI	6.2 mi	67,890	7,723
West Milwaukee, WI	6.3 mi	538	7

Nursing homes near Elm Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Congregational Home, Inc.	Brookfield, WI	1.9 mi	4 of 5	66	(262) 781-0550
St Camillus Health Center	Wauwatosa, WI	2.5 mi	2 of 5	50	(414) 258-1814
Aria Of Brookfield	Brookfield, WI	2.8 mi	1 of 5	170	(262) 782-0230
Franciscan Woods	Brookfield, WI	3.6 mi	1 of 5	110	(262) 785-1114
Resolve At West Allis Respiratory And Rehab	West Allis, WI	3.8 mi	1 of 5	152	(414) 453-9290
St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus	Milwaukee, WI	3.9 mi	1 of 5	50	(414) 463-7570

Hospices serving Elm Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Legacy Hospice	Elm Grove, WI	0.1 mi	(262) 879-8014
Lily Hospice	Brookfield, WI	1.2 mi	(262) 235-3115
Amedisys Hospice Of Milwaukee	Brookfield, WI	1.2 mi	(414) 257-1708
Brighton Hospice Wisconsin	Brookfield, WI	1.2 mi	(262) 794-3980

Straight-line miles from the center of Elm Grove. 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 Elm Grove

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 20% of the $7,454 monthly median income of Elm Grove 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 Elm Grove: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elm Grove?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Congregational Home, Inc. in Brookfield (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St Camillus Health Center in Wauwatosa (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aria Of Brookfield in Brookfield (2.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elm Grove?

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 20% of the $7,454 monthly median income of Elm Grove 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 Elm Grove, WI