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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Faribault, MN: the local picture

639

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

4,113

residents 65 or older (17% of Faribault)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Rice County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Faribault has about 639 residents aged 85 or older among 4,113 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 (29% in Rice County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Faribault 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.

Faribault compared with Rice County and Minnesota

Census figure	Faribault	Rice County	Minnesota
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	29%	28%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.1%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	14%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,884	$61,458	—

Older residents in towns around Faribault

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Northfield, MN	12 mi	3,353	534
Lonsdale, MN	14 mi	487	45
Owatonna, MN	15 mi	5,174	770
Montgomery, MN	18 mi	557	42
Elko New Market, MN	19 mi	227	0
Waseca, MN	19 mi	1,516	255

Nursing homes near Faribault

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Emeralds At Fairbault LLC	Faribault, MN	1.1 mi	1 of 5	109	(507) 332-5100
Three Links Care Center	Northfield, MN	12 mi	5 of 5	92	(507) 664-8800
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna	Owatonna, MN	13 mi	1 of 5	79	(507) 444-4200
Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center LLC	Waseca, MN	19 mi	2 of 5	52	(507) 835-2800
Mala Strana Health Care, LLC	New Prague, MN	23 mi	4 of 5	69	(952) 758-2514
Central Health Care Center	Le Center, MN	23 mi	3 of 5	40	(507) 357-2275

Hospices serving Faribault

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Minnesota Hospice LLC	Lakeville, MN	26 mi	(952) 898-1022
Moments Hospice	Mankato, MN	37 mi	(507) 609-8800
Allina Health Hospice & Palliative Care	Minneapolis, MN	44 mi	(651) 635-9173
Mayo Clinic Hospice	Rochester, MN	45 mi	(507) 284-4002

Straight-line miles from the center of Faribault. 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 Faribault

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 36% of the $4,490 monthly median income of Faribault 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 Faribault: common questions

What nursing homes are near Faribault?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Emeralds At Fairbault LLC in Faribault (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Three Links Care Center in Northfield (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Benedictine Living Community Owatonna in Owatonna (13 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Faribault?

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 36% of the $4,490 monthly median income of Faribault 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 Faribault, MN