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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Franklin, MI: the local picture

77

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

655

residents 65 or older (26% of Franklin)

22%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Franklin has about 77 residents aged 85 or older among 655 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.

22% 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.

20% of older Franklin 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.

Franklin compared with Oakland County and Michigan

Census figure	Franklin	Oakland County	Michigan
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.1%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	30%	29%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	8.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	16%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$161,000	$67,387	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Beverly Hills, MI	3.2 mi	2,306	384
Southfield, MI	3.8 mi	17,213	2,232
Lathrup Village, MI	4.3 mi	1,153	102
Farmington Hills, MI	4.4 mi	17,678	2,596
Birmingham, MI	4.8 mi	3,955	621
Bloomfield Hills, MI	5.2 mi	1,271	373

Nursing homes near Franklin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Lakeland Center	Southfield, MI	2.3 mi	1 of 5	91	(248) 350-8070
Lahser Hills Care Centre	Southfield, MI	3.1 mi	3 of 5	127	(248) 354-3222
Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center	Southfield, MI	3.9 mi	3 of 5	172	(248) 203-9000
Harmony Village Of Beverly Hills	Beverly Hills, MI	4.0 mi	not rated	96	(248) 647-6500
Medilodge Of West Bloomfield	West Bloomfield, MI	4.1 mi	2 of 5	140	(248) 661-1700
Greenfield Rehab And Nursing Center	Royal Oak, MI	5.1 mi	1 of 5	105	(248) 288-6610

Hospices serving Franklin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Compassus-Detroit	Farmington, MI	2.5 mi	(810) 355-9900
Caretenders Hospice	Farmington Hills, MI	2.5 mi	(248) 727-2323
Michigan Palliative And Hospice Care	Farmington, MI	2.5 mi	(248) 991-3090
Inhouse Hospice, LLC	Bingham Farms, MI	2.6 mi	(248) 283-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin. 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 Franklin

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 11% of the $13,417 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Franklin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Lakeland Center in Southfield (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lahser Hills Care Centre in Southfield (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Evergreen Health And Rehabilitation Center in Southfield (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Franklin?

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 11% of the $13,417 monthly median income of Franklin 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 Franklin, MI