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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Flint, MI: the local picture

1,338

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

11,327

residents 65 or older (14% of Flint)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Genesee County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Flint has about 1,338 residents aged 85 or older among 11,327 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.

44% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Genesee County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Flint 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.

Flint compared with Genesee County and Michigan

Census figure	Flint	Genesee County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	31%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	3.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,413	$53,022	—

Older residents in towns around Flint

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Burton, MI	4.1 mi	5,834	1,040
Beecher, MI	4.6 mi	1,155	94
Mount Morris, MI	6.5 mi	283	22
Grand Blanc, MI	7.3 mi	1,384	340
Swartz Creek, MI	7.5 mi	1,502	196
Flushing, MI	8.1 mi	1,931	215

Nursing homes near Flint

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kith Haven	Flint, MI	2.7 mi	1 of 5	159	(810) 235-6676
Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation	Flint, MI	3.1 mi	3 of 5	117	(810) 736-0600
Villa At Beecher Place	Flint, MI	4.4 mi	1 of 5	167	(313) 544-0185
Willowbrook Manor	Flint, MI	4.4 mi	2 of 5	130	(810) 733-0290
Regency At Grand Blanc	Grand Blanc, MI	5.6 mi	5 of 5	138	(810) 695-8920
Majestic Care Of Flushing	Flushing, MI	7.5 mi	1 of 5	140	(810) 659-5695

Hospices serving Flint

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
First Hospice Care, Inc.	Flint, MI	3.6 mi	(810) 407-6514
Swan Hospice	Flint, MI	3.6 mi	(586) 307-4552
The Care Team Hospice	Flint, MI	3.6 mi	(888) 483-2273
The Medical Team	Flint, MI	3.6 mi	(810) 236-7421

Straight-line miles from the center of Flint. 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 Flint

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 46% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Flint 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 Flint: common questions

What nursing homes are near Flint?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kith Haven in Flint (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Briarwood Nursing And Rehabilitation in Flint (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Villa At Beecher Place in Flint (4.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Flint?

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 46% of the $3,201 monthly median income of Flint 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.

More near Flint

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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 Flint, MI