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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ferrysburg, MI: the local picture

34

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,010

residents 65 or older (34% of Ferrysburg)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Ottawa County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ferrysburg has about 34 residents aged 85 or older among 1,010 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Ottawa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Ferrysburg 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.

Ferrysburg compared with Ottawa County and Michigan

Census figure	Ferrysburg	Ottawa County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	34%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	6.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	0.8%	8.1%	10%

Older residents in towns around Ferrysburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Spring Lake, MI	1.9 mi	743	45
Grand Haven, MI	2.3 mi	3,143	698
Norton Shores, MI	5.7 mi	5,742	627
Muskegon Heights, MI	7.9 mi	1,325	123
Roosevelt Park, MI	8.0 mi	699	118
Muskegon, MI	9.7 mi	5,524	687

Nursing homes near Ferrysburg

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health	Spring Lake, MI	0.7 mi	1 of 5	84	(616) 842-0770
Medilodge At The Shore	Grand Haven, MI	2.4 mi	2 of 5	126	(616) 846-1850
Riverside Nursing Centre	Grand Haven, MI	2.5 mi	1 of 5	34	(616) 842-4120
Roosevelt Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Communit	Muskegon, MI	8.2 mi	2 of 5	39	(231) 755-2221
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Of Muskegon	Muskegon, MI	8.9 mi	2 of 5	107	(231) 755-2255
Christian Care Nursing Center	Muskegon, MI	9.2 mi	2 of 5	49	(231) 722-7165

Hospices serving Ferrysburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Corewell Health Hospice & Palliative Care - West Michigan	Grand Rapids, MI	32 mi	(616) 391-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferrysburg. 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 Ferrysburg

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. 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 Ferrysburg: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ferrysburg?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Heartwood Lodge Trinity Health in Spring Lake (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Medilodge At The Shore in Grand Haven (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Riverside Nursing Centre in Grand Haven (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ferrysburg?

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. 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 Ferrysburg, MI