Dementia Care in Ferndale, MI: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ferndale, MI: the local picture

226

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2,277

residents 65 or older (12% of Ferndale)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ferndale has about 226 residents aged 85 or older among 2,277 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Oakland County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Ferndale 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.

Ferndale compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Ferndale	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	8.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.0%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,172	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Ferndale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pleasant Ridge, MI	1.1 mi	421	29
Hazel Park, MI	1.7 mi	1,860	124
Huntington Woods, MI	2.4 mi	1,188	50
Oak Park, MI	2.6 mi	5,108	599
Royal Oak, MI	3.5 mi	9,015	622
Madison Heights, MI	3.6 mi	5,353	711

Nursing homes near Ferndale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakridge Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center L	Ferndale, MI	1.0 mi	3 of 5	64	(248) 547-6227
Oakpointe Senior Care And Rehab Center	Detroit, MI	2.9 mi	5 of 5	106	(313) 864-8481
Medilodge Of Southfield	Southfield, MI	4.1 mi	1 of 5	182	(248) 557-0050
Westwood Nursing Center	Detroit, MI	4.1 mi	3 of 5	108	(313) 345-5000
The Villa At The Park	Highland Park, MI	4.1 mi	3 of 5	114	(313) 883-3585
Hartford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Detroit, MI	4.2 mi	3 of 5	188	(313) 836-1700

Hospices serving Ferndale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice Michigan, LLC	Huntington Woods, MI	2.7 mi	(248) 965-3010
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Of Michigan	Madison Heights, MI	3.3 mi	(800) 370-8592
St Marie's	Southfield, MI	4.8 mi	(248) 809-3795
Compassus-Northern Detroit	Warren, MI	5.0 mi	(800) 248-2298

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferndale. 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 Ferndale

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Ferndale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Ferndale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ferndale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oakridge Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center L in Ferndale (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Oakpointe Senior Care And Rehab Center in Detroit (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of Southfield in Southfield (4.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ferndale?

At the Michigan median aide wage of $16.83 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,459 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $4,264 monthly median income of Ferndale households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Michigan's minimum wage is $13.73 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026), rising to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.

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 Ferndale, MI