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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fowlerville, MI: the local picture

122

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

495

residents 65 or older (17% of Fowlerville)

67%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Livingston County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fowlerville has about 122 residents aged 85 or older among 495 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.

67% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Livingston County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

65% of older Fowlerville 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.

Fowlerville compared with Livingston County and Michigan

Census figure	Fowlerville	Livingston County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	1.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	67%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	65%	22%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	5.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.4%	3.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,326	$67,112	—

Older residents in towns around Fowlerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Howell, MI	7.9 mi	1,928	361
Williamston, MI	11 mi	680	111
Brighton, MI	17 mi	2,255	440
Okemos, MI	18 mi	3,750	431
Haslett, MI	18 mi	3,915	532
Durand, MI	18 mi	705	85

Nursing homes near Fowlerville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Medilodge Of Livingston	Howell, MI	5.9 mi	3 of 5	125	(517) 546-4210
The Willows At Howell	Howell, MI	7.2 mi	5 of 5	66	(517) 552-9323
Medilodge Of Howell	Howell, MI	8.9 mi	2 of 5	200	(517) 548-1900
Wellbridge Of Brighton	Howell, MI	14 mi	3 of 5	88	(330) 998-1865
Argentine Care Center	Linden, MI	15 mi	5 of 5	60	(810) 735-9487
Wellbridge Of Pinckney	Pinckney, MI	16 mi	5 of 5	100	(734) 954-6700

Hospices serving Fowlerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassionate Hospice Care, LLC	Brighton, MI	17 mi	(810) 534-7525
Hospice Of Lansing	Lansing, MI	24 mi	(517) 882-4500
Sparrow Hospice Services	Lansing, MI	26 mi	(517) 364-7200
Gentiva	Flint, MI	28 mi	(810) 733-7250

Straight-line miles from the center of Fowlerville. 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 Fowlerville

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 54% of the $2,694 monthly median income of Fowlerville 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 Fowlerville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fowlerville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Medilodge Of Livingston in Howell (5.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Willows At Howell in Howell (7.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Medilodge Of Howell in Howell (8.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fowlerville?

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 54% of the $2,694 monthly median income of Fowlerville 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 Fowlerville, MI